Is PAVL VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAVL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 040° at 8 kt, runway 30 gives a 1 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Kivalina Airport have?

Kivalina Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft (914 m). Field elevation is 13 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at PAVL?

ASOS 135.80 MHz, CTAF 122.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAVL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:23 UTC and sunset at 04:10 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:04 UTC.

Are there delays at PAVL right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Kivalina Airport

General Aviation Airport · Kivalina, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kivalina Airport. It's 31°F (feels like 23°F) with 72% humidity. Winds from 040° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPAVLIATAKVLLOCALKVL

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

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

Elevation13ft4 m

Longest runway3,000ft914 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates67.73, -164.5667°44'04.4"N 164°33'35.7"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago

31°F-0.6°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 23°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

040° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity72%
Altimeter29.52 inHg
Pressure999.7 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAVL 042153Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2952 RMK AO2 SLP996 T10061050 TSNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind040° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature31°F / -0.6°C

Dew point23°F · 72% RH

Altimeter29.52 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:53Z·Kivalina Arpt, AK, US·29 min ago

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind8 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 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 Kivalina Airport (PAVL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Kivalina Airport. It's 31°F (feels like 23°F) with 72% humidity. Winds from 040° at 8 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:53 UTC)
Is PAVL VFR or IFR right now?: PAVL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAVL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 040° at 8 kt, runway 30 gives a 1 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kivalina Airport have?: Kivalina Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft (914 m). Field elevation is 13 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at PAVL?: ASOS 135.80 MHz, CTAF 122.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAVL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:23 UTC and sunset at 04:10 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:04 UTC.
Are there delays at PAVL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAVL.

Runways

1 total

12/30◐ lit

3,000 ft914 × 60 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

4 listed

ASOS135.80

CTAF122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.20ANCHORAGE CNTR

Radio / FSS122.55KOTZEBUE RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.