PAJZ METAR
Current observed weather at Koliganek (JZZ · PAJZ), Koliganek, AK, elevation 272 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0256Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Koliganek — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0256Z
VFRMETAR PAJZ 210256Z AUTO 33013G23KT 7SM SCT065 OVC080 08/03 A2940 RMK AO2 SLP957 6//// T00780028 53009 PNO $
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 | 330° at 13-23 kt | Gusting 10 kt above the steady wind. Directions are degrees true. |
| Visibility | 7 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 8,000 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 8,000 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Scattered at 6,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 8,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 8°C (46°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 3°C (37°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 5°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 29.40 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0356Z | VFR | 360° at 7 kt | 6 SM | 4,600 ft | 9°C |
| 0456Z | VFR | 360° at 6 kt | 8 SM | 4,300 ft | 9°C |
| 0556Z | VFR | 350° at 5 kt | 8 SM | 3,800 ft | 8°C |
| 0656Z | VFR | 360° at 10 kt | 9 SM | 4,400 ft | 8°C |
| 0756Z | VFR | 330° at 7 kt | 9 SM | 7,000 ft | 8°C |
| 0856Z | VFR | 320° at 12 kt | 9 SM | 4,900 ft | 7°C |
| 0956Z | VFR | 330° at 10 kt | 9 SM | 4,900 ft | 7°C |
| 1056Z | VFR | 330° at 10-18 kt | 9 SM | 6,000 ft | 7°C |
| 1156Z | VFR | 330° at 10 kt | 9 SM | 6,500 ft | 7°C |
| 1256Z | MVFR | 320° at 8 kt | 9 SM | 2,500 ft | 6°C |
| 1356Z | MVFR | 320° at 6 kt | 9 SM | 2,500 ft | 6°C |
| 1456Z | VFR | 330° at 7 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 1556Z | VFR | 330° at 9 kt | 8 SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 1656Z | MVFR | 330° at 11 kt | 8 SM | 2,900 ft | 5°C |
| 1756Z | MVFR | 330° at 14-18 kt | 8 SM | 2,700 ft | 6°C |
| 1856Z | MVFR | 330° at 13 kt | 8 SM | 2,500 ft | 7°C |
| 1956Z | MVFR | 340° at 12 kt | 8 SM | 2,500 ft | 7°C |
| 2056Z | MVFR | 340° at 11-19 kt | 8 SM | 2,500 ft | 7°C |
| 2156Z | MVFR | 340° at 16-21 kt | 7 SM | 2,500 ft | 8°C |
| 2256Z | MVFR | 340° at 14-19 kt | 7 SM | 2,700 ft | 8°C |
| 2356Z | VFR | 330° at 15-21 kt | 8 SM | 5,500 ft | 8°C |
| 0056Z | VFR | 330° at 18-22 kt | 7 SM | 3,300 ft | 8°C |
| 0156Z | VFR | 330° at 13 kt | 8 SM | 3,700 ft | 8°C |
| 0256Z | VFR | 330° at 13-23 kt | 7 SM | 8,000 ft | 8°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAJZ?
The 21 Sep 2026 0256Z observation at Koliganek reads: METAR PAJZ 210256Z AUTO 33013G23KT 7SM SCT065 OVC080 08/03 A2940 RMK AO2 SLP957 6//// T00780028 53009 PNO $
Is PAJZ VFR right now?
Koliganek is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAJZ 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 PAJZ
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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