Is PARS VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PARS has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 070° at 7 kt, runway 35 gives a 3 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Russian Mission Airport have?

Russian Mission Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,600 ft (1,097 m). Field elevation is 51 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PARS?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:01 UTC and sunset at 04:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:50 UTC.

Are there delays at PARS right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Russian Mission Airport

General Aviation Airport · Russian Mission, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Russian Mission Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 27°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 070° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,500 ft.

ICAOPARSIATARSHLOCALRSH

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

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

Elevation51ft16 m

Longest runway3,600ft1,097 m

Runways20 lighted

Coordinates61.78, -161.3261°46'30.3"N 161°19'10.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

34°F1.1°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 27°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

070° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling7,500 ft AGL
Humidity64%
Altimeter29.18 inHg
Pressure988.2 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 7,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PARS 042256Z AUTO 07007KT 040V110 10SM OVC075 01/M05 A2918 RMK AO2 SLP884 T00111050 FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind070° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature34°F / 1.1°C

Dew point23°F · 64% RH

Altimeter29.18 inHg

Ceiling7,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 7,500′

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

Runway winds

17/35

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind6 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind6 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 Russian Mission Airport (PARS) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Russian Mission Airport. It's 34°F (feels like 27°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 070° at 7 kt. Cloud ceiling 7,500 ft. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PARS VFR or IFR right now?: PARS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PARS has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 070° at 7 kt, runway 35 gives a 3 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Russian Mission Airport have?: Russian Mission Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,600 ft (1,097 m). Field elevation is 51 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PARS?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:01 UTC and sunset at 04:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:50 UTC.
Are there delays at PARS right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PARS.