PAFS METAR
Current observed weather at Nikolai (FSP · PAFS), Nikolai, AK, elevation 447 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0501Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Nikolai — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0501Z
VFRMETAR PAFS 210501Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM -RA OVC032 05/ A2937 RMK AO2 RAB0413 SLPNO P0001 T0050 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
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 | 310° 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 | 3,200 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 3,200 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 3,200 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 5°C (41°F) | — |
| Altimeter | 29.37 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 23 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0501Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 6,000 ft | 9°C |
| 0601Z | VFR | 100° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 3,800 ft | 8°C |
| 0701Z | VFR | 360° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 5,500 ft | 8°C |
| 0801Z | VFR | 010° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | 8°C |
| 0901Z | VFR | 350° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 5,500 ft | 7°C |
| 1001Z | VFR | 360° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 8,000 ft | 7°C |
| 1101Z | VFR | 010° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 4,700 ft | 7°C |
| 1201Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 4,900 ft | 7°C |
| 1301Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 5,500 ft | — |
| 1401Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 7 SM | 3,800 ft | — |
| 1501Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 4,300 ft | — |
| 1601Z | VFR | 010° at 5 kt | 8 SM | 4,100 ft | — |
| 1701Z | VFR | 320° at 3 kt | 7 SM | 4,500 ft | — |
| 1801Z | VFR | 320° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 4,900 ft | — |
| 1912Z | VFR | 310° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 4,900 ft | — |
| 2101Z | VFR | 300° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | — |
| 2201Z | VFR | Variable at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 6°C |
| 2301Z | VFR | 320° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | — |
| 0001Z | VFR | 320° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | — |
| 0101Z | VFR | 330° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 6°C |
| 0201Z | VFR | 320° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | — |
| 0301Z | VFR | 320° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 6°C |
| 0401Z | VFR | 320° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 5°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAFS?
The 21 Sep 2026 0501Z observation at Nikolai reads: METAR PAFS 210501Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM -RA OVC032 05/ A2937 RMK AO2 RAB0413 SLPNO P0001 T0050 $
Is PAFS VFR right now?
Nikolai is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAFS 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 PAFS
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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