Is PAIW VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAIW has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 060° at 22 kt, runway 36 gives a 14 kt headwind and 17 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Wales Airport have?

Wales Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,990 ft (1,216 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAIW?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:34 UTC and sunset at 04:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:18 UTC.

Are there delays at PAIW right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Wales Airport

General Aviation Airport · Wales, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Wales Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 21°F) with 72% humidity. Winds from 060° at 22 kt, gusting 27 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPAIWIATAWAALOCALIWK

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

Local · UTC-11--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation22ft7 m

Longest runway3,990ft1,216 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates65.62, -168.0965°37'21.3"N 168°05'42.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

32 min ago

34°F1.1°C · Dew 26°FFeels like 21°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

060° @ 22 G27 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity72%
Altimeter29.44 inHg
Pressure997 hPa
Gusts27 kt

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAIW 042256Z AUTO 06022G27KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2944 RMK AO2 PK WND 06030/2215 SLP970 T00111033 FZRANO

Decoded — plain language

Wind060° @ 22 G27 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature34°F / 1.1°C

Dew point26°F · 72% RH

Altimeter29.44 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Wales Arpt, AK, US·32 min ago

Runway winds

18/36

Headwind14 kt

Crosswind17 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind14 kt

Crosswind17 kt from L

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 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at Wales Airport (PAIW) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Wales Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 21°F) with 72% humidity. Winds from 060° at 22 kt, gusting 27 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAIW VFR or IFR right now?: PAIW is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAIW has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 060° at 22 kt, runway 36 gives a 14 kt headwind and 17 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Wales Airport have?: Wales Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,990 ft (1,216 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAIW?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:34 UTC and sunset at 04:27 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:18 UTC.
Are there delays at PAIW right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAIW.