PAFB METAR
Current observed weather at Ladd AAF (FBK · PAFB), Fairbanks/Ft Wainwright, AK, elevation 454 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0655Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Ladd AAF — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0655Z
VFRMETAR PAFB 050655Z 29004KT 10SM FEW080 SCT150 M08/M08 A2921 RMK AO2A SLP903 T10761080
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 990.3 hPa, temperature -7.6°C, dew point -8.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP903 | Sea level pressure 990.3 hPa | Measurement |
| T10761080 | Temperature -7.6°C, dew point -8.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2A | Automated station with a precipitation sensor, augmented by an observer | 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 | 290° at 4 kt | 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 8,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | -8°C (18°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -8°C (18°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 0°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 16 of 24 hours — history accumulates hourly, so the full day fills in within 24 hours of a station coming online.
All 16 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0655Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -8°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | 090° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -9°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -10°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -10°C |
| 1055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -11°C |
| 1255Z | VFR | 070° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -7°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | 080° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 14,000 ft | -7°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | 080° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 16,000 ft | -6°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 10,000 ft | -6°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | 15,000 ft | -3°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 080° at 6 kt | 9 SM | 15,000 ft | -2°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | 090° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | 0°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | 010° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | -2°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | 090° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | -2°C |
| 0355Z | VFR | 090° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 15,000 ft | -3°C |
| 0455Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -5°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAFB?
The 5 Nov 2026 0655Z observation at Ladd AAF reads: METAR PAFB 050655Z 29004KT 10SM FEW080 SCT150 M08/M08 A2921 RMK AO2A SLP903 T10761080 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 990.3 hPa, temperature -7.6°C, dew point -8.0°C.
Is PAFB VFR right now?
Ladd AAF is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAFB 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 PAFB
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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