VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
General Aviation Airport · Kuparuk, AK, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport. It's 28°F (feels like 16°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 14 kt.
ICAOPAKUIATAUUKLOCALUBW
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation67ft20 m
Longest runway6,000ft1,829 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates70.33, -149.670°19'50.9"N 149°35'52.8"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
28°F-2°C · Dew 25°FFeels like 16°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
040° @ 14 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingUnlimited
- Humidity86%
- Altimeter29.71 inHg
- Pressure1006.2 hPa
- GustsNone
Scattered 1,600′
Runway winds
05★ Best
Headwind14 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
23
Tailwind14 kt
Crosswind2 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
- What is the weather at Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (PAKU) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport. It's 28°F (feels like 16°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 14 kt. (observed 22:50 UTC)
- Is PAKU VFR or IFR right now?
- PAKU is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at PAKU has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 040° at 14 kt, runway 05 gives a 14 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport have?
- Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,000 ft (1,829 m). Field elevation is 67 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at PAKU?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:29 UTC and sunset at 03:04 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:06 UTC.
- Are there delays at PAKU right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAKU.
Runways
05/23
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point