Is PFSH VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PFSH has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 010° at 11 kt, runway 32 gives a 7 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Shaktoolik Airport have?

Shaktoolik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,001 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 24 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PFSH?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:04 UTC and sunset at 04:02 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:50 UTC.

Are there delays at PFSH right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Shaktoolik Airport

General Aviation Airport · Shaktoolik, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Shaktoolik Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 26°F) with 56% humidity. Winds from 010° at 11 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPFSHIATASKKLOCAL2C7

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

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

Elevation24ft7 m

Longest runway4,001ft1,220 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates64.37, -161.2264°22'16.0"N 161°13'26.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

27 min ago

35°F1.7°C · Dew 21°FFeels like 26°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

010° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity56%
Altimeter29.31 inHg
Pressure992.6 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PFSH 042256Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2931 RMK AO2 SLP925 T00171061 FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind010° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature35°F / 1.7°C

Dew point21°F · 56% RH

Altimeter29.31 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Shaktoolik Arpt, AK, US·27 min ago

Runway winds

14/32

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind8 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 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 23:23 UTC

What is the weather at Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Shaktoolik Airport. It's 35°F (feels like 26°F) with 56% humidity. Winds from 010° at 11 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PFSH VFR or IFR right now?: PFSH is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PFSH has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 010° at 11 kt, runway 32 gives a 7 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Shaktoolik Airport have?: Shaktoolik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,001 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 24 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PFSH?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:04 UTC and sunset at 04:02 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:50 UTC.
Are there delays at PFSH right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PFSH.