Is PFKT VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PFKT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 16 kt, runway 11 gives a 3 kt headwind and 16 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Brevig Mission Airport have?

Brevig Mission Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,990 ft (911 m). Field elevation is 38 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PFKT?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:27 UTC and sunset at 04:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:11 UTC.

Are there delays at PFKT right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Brevig Mission Airport

General Aviation Airport · Brevig Mission, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Brevig Mission Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 24°F) with 44% humidity. Winds from 050° at 16 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPFKTIATAKTSLOCALKTS

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

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

Elevation38ft12 m

Longest runway2,990ft911 m

Runways20 lighted

Coordinates65.33, -166.4765°19'54.6"N 166°28'04.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

35°F1.7°C · Dew 15°FFeels like 24°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 16 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity44%
Altimeter29.41 inHg
Pressure996 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PFKT 042156Z AUTO 05016KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2941 RMK AO2 SLP958 T00171094 FZRANO

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 16 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature35°F / 1.7°C

Dew point15°F · 44% RH

Altimeter29.41 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Brevig Mission Arpt, AK, US·28 min ago

Runway winds

11/29

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind16 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind16 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 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Brevig Mission Airport (PFKT) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Brevig Mission Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 24°F) with 44% humidity. Winds from 050° at 16 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is PFKT VFR or IFR right now?: PFKT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PFKT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 16 kt, runway 11 gives a 3 kt headwind and 16 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Brevig Mission Airport have?: Brevig Mission Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,990 ft (911 m). Field elevation is 38 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PFKT?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:27 UTC and sunset at 04:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:11 UTC.
Are there delays at PFKT right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PFKT.