Is PAFS VFR or IFR right now?

PAFS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at PAFS has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 5 kt, runway 04 gives a 5 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Nikolai Airport have?

Nikolai Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,003 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 441 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAFS?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:35 UTC and sunset at 03:36 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:22 UTC.

Are there delays at PAFS right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAFS.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Nikolai Airport

General Aviation Airport · Nikolai, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Nikolai Airport. It's 37°F (feels like 32°F) with 56% humidity. Winds from 050° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPAFSIATANIBLOCALFSP

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation441ft134 m

Longest runway4,003ft1,220 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates63.02, -154.3663°01'04.6"N 154°21'37.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

18 min ago

37°F2.8°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 32°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity56%
Altimeter29.24 inHg
Pressure990.3 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAFS 042301Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2924 RMK AO2 SLP908 T00281050 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature37°F / 2.8°C

Dew point23°F · 56% RH

Altimeter29.24 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:01Z·Nikolai Arpt, AK, US·18 min ago

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:19 UTC

What is the weather at Nikolai Airport (PAFS) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Nikolai Airport. It's 37°F (feels like 32°F) with 56% humidity. Winds from 050° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:01 UTC)
Is PAFS VFR or IFR right now?: PAFS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAFS has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 5 kt, runway 04 gives a 5 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Nikolai Airport have?: Nikolai Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,003 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 441 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAFS?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:35 UTC and sunset at 03:36 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:22 UTC.
Are there delays at PAFS right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAFS.