Is PAWM VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PAWM has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 060° at 9 kt, runway 33 gives a 2 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does White Mountain Airport have?

White Mountain Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft (914 m). Field elevation is 267 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAWM?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:13 UTC and sunset at 04:10 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.

Are there delays at PAWM right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

White Mountain Airport

General Aviation Airport · White Mountain, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at White Mountain Airport. It's 37°F (feels like 30°F) with 42% humidity. Winds from 060° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPAWMIATAWMOLOCALWMO

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

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

Elevation267ft81 m

Longest runway3,000ft914 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates64.69, -163.4164°41'21.1"N 163°24'46.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago

37°F2.8°C · Dew 16°FFeels like 30°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

060° @ 9 kt

Visibility8 sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity42%
Altimeter29.31 inHg
Pressure992.6 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PAWM 042256Z AUTO 06009KT 8SM CLR 03/M09 A2931 RMK AO2 SLP932 T00281089 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind060° @ 9 kt

Visibility8 sm

Temperature37°F / 2.8°C

Dew point16°F · 42% RH

Altimeter29.31 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·White Mouintain Arpt, AK, US·25 min ago

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind9 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind9 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 23:21 UTC

What is the weather at White Mountain Airport (PAWM) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at White Mountain Airport. It's 37°F (feels like 30°F) with 42% humidity. Winds from 060° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAWM VFR or IFR right now?: PAWM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAWM has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 060° at 9 kt, runway 33 gives a 2 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does White Mountain Airport have?: White Mountain Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft (914 m). Field elevation is 267 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAWM?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:13 UTC and sunset at 04:10 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.
Are there delays at PAWM right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAWM.