Is PFWS VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PFWS has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 060° at 8 kt, runway 12 gives a 4 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does South Naknek Number 2 Airport have?

South Naknek Number 2 Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,314 ft (1,010 m). Field elevation is 162 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PFWS?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:40 UTC and sunset at 03:52 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:32 UTC.

Are there delays at PFWS right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

South Naknek Number 2 Airport

General Aviation Airport · South Naknek, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at South Naknek Number 2 Airport. Winds from 060° at 8 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,000 ft.

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

Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation162ft49 m

Longest runway3,314ft1,010 m

Runways20 lighted

Coordinates58.7, -157.0158°42'08.5"N 157°00'19.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

—°F—°C · Dew —°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

060° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling5,000 ft AGL
Humidity—
Altimeter— inHg
Pressure— hPa
GustsNone

Broken 5,000′Overcast 6,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PFWS 042156Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC065 RMK AO2 SLPNO P0000 FZRANO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind060° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature—°F / —°C

Dew point—°F · —

Altimeter— inHg

Ceiling5,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyBroken 5,000′, Overcast 6,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·South Naknek Arpt, AK, US·26 min ago

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind7 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind7 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 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at South Naknek Number 2 Airport (PFWS) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at South Naknek Number 2 Airport. Winds from 060° at 8 kt. Cloud ceiling 5,000 ft. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is PFWS VFR or IFR right now?: PFWS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PFWS has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 060° at 8 kt, runway 12 gives a 4 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does South Naknek Number 2 Airport have?: South Naknek Number 2 Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,314 ft (1,010 m). Field elevation is 162 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PFWS?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:40 UTC and sunset at 03:52 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:32 UTC.
Are there delays at PFWS right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PFWS.