VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Alpine Airstrip
General Aviation Airport · Nuiqsut, AK, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Alpine Airstrip. It's 28°F (feels like 19°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 9 kt.
ICAOPALPIATA—LOCALAK15
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation18ft5 m
Longest runway5,005ft1,526 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates70.34, -150.9570°20'39.5"N 150°56'42.0"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
28°F-2°C · Dew 25°FFeels like 19°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
040° @ 9 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingUnlimited
- Humidity86%
- Altimeter29.72 inHg
- Pressure1006.5 hPa
- GustsNone
Few 1,500′
Runway winds
04★ Best
Headwind9 kt
Crosswind0 kt
22
Tailwind9 kt
Crosswind0 kt
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 Alpine Airstrip (PALP) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Alpine Airstrip. It's 28°F (feels like 19°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 9 kt. (observed 22:45 UTC)
- Is PALP VFR or IFR right now?
- PALP is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at PALP has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 040° at 9 kt, runway 04 gives a 9 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Alpine Airstrip have?
- Alpine Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,005 ft (1,526 m). Field elevation is 18 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at PALP?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:34 UTC and sunset at 03:10 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:11 UTC.
- Are there delays at PALP right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PALP.
Runways
04/22◐ lit
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point