Is PFKO VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PFKO has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 15 kt, runway 02 gives a 14 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Kotlik Airport have?

Kotlik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft (1,341 m). Field elevation is 15 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PFKO?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:11 UTC and sunset at 04:13 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.

Are there delays at PFKO right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Kotlik Airport

General Aviation Airport · Kotlik, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kotlik Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 25°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 050° at 15 kt, gusting 19 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPFKOIATAKOTLOCAL2A9

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

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

Elevation15ft5 m

Longest runway4,400ft1,341 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates63.03, -163.5363°01'50.2"N 163°31'58.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago

35°F1.7°C · Dew 24°FFeels like 25°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 15 G19 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity64%
Altimeter29.24 inHg
Pressure990.3 hPa
Gusts19 kt

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PFKO 042156Z AUTO 05015G19KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2924 RMK AO2 SLP902 T00171044 FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 15 G19 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature35°F / 1.7°C

Dew point24°F · 64% RH

Altimeter29.24 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Kotlik Arpt, AK, US·29 min ago

Runway winds

02/20

Headwind14 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind14 kt

Crosswind5 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 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Kotlik Airport (PFKO) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Kotlik Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 25°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 050° at 15 kt, gusting 19 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is PFKO VFR or IFR right now?: PFKO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PFKO has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 15 kt, runway 02 gives a 14 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kotlik Airport have?: Kotlik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft (1,341 m). Field elevation is 15 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PFKO?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:11 UTC and sunset at 04:13 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:59 UTC.
Are there delays at PFKO right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PFKO.