Is PFEL VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PFEL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 020° at 15 kt, runway 01 gives a 15 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Elim Airport have?

Elim Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,401 ft (1,037 m). Field elevation is 162 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PFEL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:09 UTC and sunset at 04:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:54 UTC.

Are there delays at PFEL right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Elim Airport

General Aviation Airport · Elim, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Elim Airport. It's 33°F (feels like 22°F) with 47% humidity. Winds from 020° at 15 kt, gusting 20 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPFELIATAELILOCALELI

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

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

Elevation162ft49 m

Longest runway3,401ft1,037 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates64.61, -162.2764°36'52.9"N 162°16'19.2"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

33°F0.6°C · Dew 15°FFeels like 22°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

020° @ 15 G20 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity47%
Altimeter29.32 inHg
Pressure993 hPa
Gusts20 kt

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PFEL 042256Z AUTO 02015G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A2932 RMK AO2 SLP932 T00061094 FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind020° @ 15 G20 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature33°F / 0.6°C

Dew point15°F · 47% RH

Altimeter29.32 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

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

Runway winds

01/19

Headwind15 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind15 kt

Crosswind3 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 Elim Airport (PFEL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Elim Airport. It's 33°F (feels like 22°F) with 47% humidity. Winds from 020° at 15 kt, gusting 20 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PFEL VFR or IFR right now?: PFEL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PFEL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 020° at 15 kt, runway 01 gives a 15 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Elim Airport have?: Elim Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,401 ft (1,037 m). Field elevation is 162 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PFEL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:09 UTC and sunset at 04:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:54 UTC.
Are there delays at PFEL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PFEL.