PAEI METAR
Current observed weather at Eielson AFB (EIL · PAEI), Fairbanks, AK, elevation 548 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0455Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Eielson AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0455Z
VFRMETAR PAEI 050455Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 M10/M11 A2921 RMK AO2A SLP904 T10991115 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
4 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 990.4 hPa, temperature -9.9°C, dew point -11.5°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP904 | Sea level pressure 990.4 hPa | Measurement |
| T10991115 | Temperature -9.9°C, dew point -11.5°C | Measurement |
| AO2A | Automated station with a precipitation sensor, augmented by an observer | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | -10°C (14°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -11°C (11°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 2°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.21 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
Showing 17 of 24 hours — history accumulates hourly, so the full day fills in within 24 hours of a station coming online.
All 17 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0455Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -11°C |
| 0655Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -12°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -14°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -13°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -13°C |
| 1055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -13°C |
| 1055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -13°C |
| 1255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 13,000 ft | -11°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 12,000 ft | -10°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 9,000 ft | -8°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | Variable at 1 kt | 10+ SM | 11,000 ft | -6°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 11,000 ft | -5°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 16,000 ft | -4°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | Variable at 1 kt | 10+ SM | 13,000 ft | -3°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -7°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -7°C |
| 0455Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -10°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAEI?
The 5 Nov 2026 0455Z observation at Eielson AFB reads: METAR PAEI 050455Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 M10/M11 A2921 RMK AO2A SLP904 T10991115 $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 990.4 hPa, temperature -9.9°C, dew point -11.5°C.
Is PAEI VFR right now?
Eielson AFB is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAEI METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about PAEI
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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