Is PAKI VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAKI has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 040° at 12 kt, runway 35 gives a 7 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Kipnuk Airport have?

Kipnuk Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft (975 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAKI?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:10 UTC and sunset at 04:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:00 UTC.

Are there delays at PAKI right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Kipnuk Airport

General Aviation Airport · Kipnuk, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kipnuk Airport. It's 36°F (feels like 27°F) with 85% humidity. Winds from 040° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,000 ft.

ICAOPAKIIATAKPNLOCALIIK

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

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

Elevation11ft3 m

Longest runway3,200ft975 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates59.93, -164.0359°55'54.5"N 164°01'41.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

36°F2.2°C · Dew 32°FFeels like 27°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

040° @ 12 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling5,000 ft AGL
Humidity85%
Altimeter29.10 inHg
Pressure985.5 hPa
GustsNone

Few 4,200′Broken 5,000′Overcast 6,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAKI 042256Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM FEW042 BKN050 OVC065 02/00 A2910 RMK AO2 SLP858 T00220000 FZRANO

Decoded — plain language

Wind040° @ 12 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature36°F / 2.2°C

Dew point32°F · 85% RH

Altimeter29.10 inHg

Ceiling5,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 4,200′, Broken 5,000′, Overcast 6,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Kipnuk Arpt, AK, US·30 min ago

Runway winds

17/35

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind10 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind10 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 23:26 UTC

What is the weather at Kipnuk Airport (PAKI) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Kipnuk Airport. It's 36°F (feels like 27°F) with 85% humidity. Winds from 040° at 12 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,000 ft. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAKI VFR or IFR right now?: PAKI is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAKI has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 040° at 12 kt, runway 35 gives a 7 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kipnuk Airport have?: Kipnuk Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft (975 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAKI?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:10 UTC and sunset at 04:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:00 UTC.
Are there delays at PAKI right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAKI.