Is PAPO VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAPO has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 17 kt, runway 03 gives a 15 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Point Hope Airport have?

Point Hope Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 12 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAPO?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:33 UTC and sunset at 04:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:14 UTC.

Are there delays at PAPO right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Point Hope Airport

General Aviation Airport · Point Hope, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Point Hope Airport. It's 38°F (feels like 28°F) with 62% humidity. Winds from 050° at 17 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPAPOIATAPHOLOCALPHO

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

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

Elevation12ft4 m

Longest runway4,000ft1,219 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates68.35, -166.868°20'55.7"N 166°47'56.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

38°F3.3°C · Dew 26°FFeels like 28°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 17 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity62%
Altimeter29.57 inHg
Pressure1001.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAPO 042156Z AUTO 05017KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP011 T00331033

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 17 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature38°F / 3.3°C

Dew point26°F · 62% RH

Altimeter29.57 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Point Hope Arpt, AK, US·26 min ago

Runway winds

03/21

Headwind15 kt

Crosswind8 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind15 kt

Crosswind8 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 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Point Hope Airport (PAPO) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Point Hope Airport. It's 38°F (feels like 28°F) with 62% humidity. Winds from 050° at 17 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is PAPO VFR or IFR right now?: PAPO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAPO has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 17 kt, runway 03 gives a 15 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Point Hope Airport have?: Point Hope Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 12 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAPO?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:33 UTC and sunset at 04:17 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:14 UTC.
Are there delays at PAPO right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAPO.