Is PAOU VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAOU has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 180° at 18 kt, runway 08 gives a 2 kt headwind and 18 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Nelson Lagoon Airport have?

Nelson Lagoon Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,003 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 14 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAOU?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:54 UTC and sunset at 04:11 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:48 UTC.

Are there delays at PAOU right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Nelson Lagoon Airport

General Aviation Airport · Nelson Lagoon, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Nelson Lagoon Airport. It's 51°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 180° at 18 kt, gusting 24 kt.

ICAOPAOUIATANLGLOCALOUL

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

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

Elevation14ft4 m

Longest runway4,003ft1,220 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates56.01, -161.1656°00'27.0"N 161°09'36.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago

51°F10.6°C · Dew 44°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

180° @ 18 G24 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity77%
Altimeter28.99 inHg
Pressure981.8 hPa
Gusts24 kt

Few 2,400′Scattered 9,000′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR PAOU 042256Z AUTO 18018G24KT 10SM FEW024 SCT090 11/07 A2899 RMK AO2 PK WND 17028/2242 SLP817 T01060067

Decoded — plain language

Wind180° @ 18 G24 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature51°F / 10.6°C

Dew point44°F · 77% RH

Altimeter28.99 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 2,400′, Scattered 9,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Nelson Lagoon Arpt, AK, US·25 min ago

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind18 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind18 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 23:21 UTC

What is the weather at Nelson Lagoon Airport (PAOU) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Nelson Lagoon Airport. It's 51°F with 77% humidity. Winds from 180° at 18 kt, gusting 24 kt. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAOU VFR or IFR right now?: PAOU is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAOU has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 180° at 18 kt, runway 08 gives a 2 kt headwind and 18 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Nelson Lagoon Airport have?: Nelson Lagoon Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,003 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 14 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAOU?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:54 UTC and sunset at 04:11 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:48 UTC.
Are there delays at PAOU right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAOU.