Is PAKF VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAKF has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 210° at 17 kt, runway 13 gives a 3 kt headwind and 17 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does False Pass Airport have?

False Pass Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft (640 m). Field elevation is 20 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAKF?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:02 UTC and sunset at 04:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:57 UTC.

Are there delays at PAKF right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

False Pass Airport

General Aviation Airport · False Pass, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at False Pass Airport. It's 49°F (feels like 42°F) with 77% humidity. Winds from 210° at 17 kt, gusting 23 kt. Cloud ceiling 6,500 ft.

ICAOPAKFIATAKFPLOCALKFP

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

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

Elevation20ft6 m

Longest runway2,100ft640 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates54.85, -163.4154°50'51.0"N 163°24'25.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago

49°F9.4°C · Dew 42°FFeels like 42°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

210° @ 17 G23 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling6,500 ft AGL
Humidity77%
Altimeter28.97 inHg
Pressure981.1 hPa
Gusts23 kt

Few 4,700′Overcast 6,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAKF 042256Z AUTO 21017G23KT 10SM FEW047 OVC065 09/06 A2897 RMK AO2 RAE19B38E53 SLP808 T00940056 PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind210° @ 17 G23 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature49°F / 9.4°C

Dew point42°F · 77% RH

Altimeter28.97 inHg

Ceiling6,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 4,700′, Overcast 6,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·False Pass Arpt, AK, US·29 min ago

Runway winds

13/31

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind17 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind3 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 23:25 UTC

What is the weather at False Pass Airport (PAKF) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at False Pass Airport. It's 49°F (feels like 42°F) with 77% humidity. Winds from 210° at 17 kt, gusting 23 kt. Cloud ceiling 6,500 ft. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAKF VFR or IFR right now?: PAKF is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAKF has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 210° at 17 kt, runway 13 gives a 3 kt headwind and 17 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does False Pass Airport have?: False Pass Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft (640 m). Field elevation is 20 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAKF?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:02 UTC and sunset at 04:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:57 UTC.
Are there delays at PAKF right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAKF.