Which runway at PAUT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 240° at 19 kt, runway 27 gives a 15 kt headwind and 12 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Akutan Airport have?

Akutan Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 133 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAUT?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:11 UTC and sunset at 04:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:06 UTC.

Are there delays at PAUT right now?

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

Akutan Airport

General Aviation Airport · Akutan, AK, United States

Current conditions at Akutan Airport. It's 47°F (feels like 39°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 240° at 19 kt, gusting 33 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,600 ft.

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

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

Elevation133ft41 m

Longest runway4,500ft1,372 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates54.14, -165.654°08'40.5"N 165°36'15.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

47°F8.3°C · Dew 43°FFeels like 39°F — —

240° @ 19 G33 kt

Visibility—
Ceiling2,600 ft AGL
Humidity86%
Altimeter29.08 inHg
Pressure984.8 hPa
Gusts33 kt

Broken 2,600′Broken 3,200′Overcast 3,900′

METAR observation

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METAR PAUT 042155Z AUTO 24019G33KT BKN026 BKN032 OVC039 08/06 A2908 RMK AO2 PK WND 25033/2151 SLP809 P0001 T00830061 PWINO FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind240° @ 19 G33 kt

VisibilityNot reported

Temperature47°F / 8.3°C

Dew point43°F · 86% RH

Altimeter29.08 inHg

Ceiling2,600 ft AGL

Flight category — —

SkyBroken 2,600′, Broken 3,200′, Overcast 3,900′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:55Z·Akutan Arpt, AK, US·26 min ago

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind15 kt

Crosswind12 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind15 kt

Crosswind12 kt from R

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 22:21 UTC

What is the weather at Akutan Airport (PAUT) right now?: Current conditions at Akutan Airport. It's 47°F (feels like 39°F) with 86% humidity. Winds from 240° at 19 kt, gusting 33 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,600 ft. (observed 21:55 UTC)
Which runway at PAUT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 240° at 19 kt, runway 27 gives a 15 kt headwind and 12 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Akutan Airport have?: Akutan Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 133 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAUT?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:11 UTC and sunset at 04:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:06 UTC.
Are there delays at PAUT right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAUT.