Is PATA VFR or IFR right now?

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

How many runways does Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport have?

Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft (1,341 m). Field elevation is 236 ft.

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:29 UTC and sunset at 03:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:14 UTC.

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

General Aviation Airport · Tanana, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport. Winds are calm. Cloud ceiling 10,000 ft.

ICAOPATAIATATALLOCALTAL

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

Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation236ft72 m

Longest runway4,400ft1,341 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates65.17, -152.1165°10'27.8"N 152°06'32.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

30 min ago

—°F—°C · Dew —°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

Calm

Scattered 7,000′Broken 10,000′

Live

RAWMETAR PATA 042152Z 10SM SCT070 BKN100 A2935 RMK AO2 SLPNO WIND 090/08 KT T/DPT 36/24 F

Decoded — plain language

WindCalm

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature—°F / —°C

Dew point—°F · —

Altimeter29.35 inHg

Ceiling10,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 7,000′, Broken 10,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:52Z·Tanana/Calhoun Mem, AK, US·30 min ago

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
VFRWind020° @ 5 G10 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 7,000′, Broken 10,000′
Now
FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
VFRWind070° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 5,000′
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind010° @ 4 ktVis6 smSkyScattered 1,500′, Overcast 3,500′WeatherLight snow showers

RAW

TAF PATA 041729Z 0418/0518 02005G10KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
  FM050000 07008KT P6SM OVC050
  FM050400 01004KT 6SM -SHSN SCT015 OVC035 AMD NOT SKED

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:29Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport. Winds are calm. Cloud ceiling 10,000 ft. (observed 21:52 UTC)
Is PATA VFR or IFR right now?: PATA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
How many runways does Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport have?: Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft (1,341 m). Field elevation is 236 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PATA?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:29 UTC and sunset at 03:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:14 UTC.
Are there delays at PATA right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PATA.