PAKW METAR
Current observed weather at Klawock (AKW · PAKW), Klawock, AK, elevation 80 ft. Reported 6 Nov 2026 0253Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Klawock — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 6 Nov 2026 0253Z
VFRPeak wind 36 kt from 170° at 0209Z.
METAR PAKW 060253Z AUTO 16020G35KT 6SM -RA OVC034 12/07 A2896 RMK AO2 PK WND 17036/0209 SLP804 6//// T01220072 58006 TSNO PNO $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
9 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Peak wind 36 kt from 170° at 0209Z.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| PK WND 17036/0209 | Peak wind 36 kt from 170° at 0209Z | Weather |
| SLP804 | Sea level pressure 980.4 hPa | Measurement |
| 6//// | Precipitation in the past 3 hours: an amount that could not be measured | Measurement |
| T01220072 | Temperature 12.2°C, dew point 7.2°C | Measurement |
| 58006 | Pressure down 0.6 hPa in 3 hours: steady or rising, then falling, or falling more quickly | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| TSNO | Lightning detector not operating | Station |
| PNO | Precipitation amount not available | 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 | 160° at 20-35 kt | Gusting 15 kt above the steady wind. Directions are degrees true. |
| Visibility | 6 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 3,400 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 3,400 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 3,400 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 12°C (54°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 7°C (45°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 5°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 28.96 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0353Z | MVFR | Calm | 3 SM | 1,900 ft | 10°C |
| 0431Z | MVFR | 180° at 5 kt | 4 SM | 3,000 ft | 11°C |
| 0553Z | VFR | 170° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 3,500 ft | 10°C |
| 0653Z | MVFR | 190° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 10°C |
| 0753Z | VFR | 190° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 4,700 ft | 10°C |
| 0853Z | VFR | 170° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 6,000 ft | 10°C |
| 0953Z | MVFR | 150° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | 11°C |
| 1053Z | VFR | 140° at 10-16 kt | 10+ SM | 4,400 ft | 11°C |
| 1153Z | VFR | 140° at 7-19 kt | 10+ SM | 3,700 ft | 11°C |
| 1253Z | VFR | 150° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 1353Z | VFR | 150° at 7 kt | 8 SM | 4,300 ft | 11°C |
| 1453Z | VFR | Variable at 3 kt | 6 SM | 3,500 ft | 10°C |
| 1553Z | VFR | Not reported | 10+ SM | 4,900 ft | 11°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 4,300 ft | 11°C |
| 1753Z | MVFR | 120° at 14-31 kt | 5 SM | 3,800 ft | 11°C |
| 1853Z | MVFR | 130° at 10-20 kt | 3 SM | 3,700 ft | 11°C |
| 1953Z | MVFR | 140° at 8-26 kt | 4 SM | 3,800 ft | 12°C |
| 2053Z | IFR | 090° at 12-20 kt | 2.5 SM | 3,800 ft | 12°C |
| 2153Z | IFR | Variable at 4 kt | 2 SM | 3,600 ft | 12°C |
| 2253Z | IFR | 160° at 14-25 kt | 2.5 SM | 3,500 ft | 13°C |
| 2353Z | MVFR | 160° at 15-32 kt | 4 SM | 3,900 ft | 13°C |
| 0053Z | MVFR | 160° at 15-31 kt | 5 SM | 3,200 ft | 13°C |
| 0153Z | VFR | 150° at 15-36 kt | 9 SM | 3,700 ft | 13°C |
| 0253Z | VFR | 160° at 20-35 kt | 6 SM | 3,400 ft | 12°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAKW?
The 6 Nov 2026 0253Z observation at Klawock reads: METAR PAKW 060253Z AUTO 16020G35KT 6SM -RA OVC034 12/07 A2896 RMK AO2 PK WND 17036/0209 SLP804 6//// T01220072 58006 TSNO PNO $ Remarks: Peak wind 36 kt from 170° at 0209Z.
Is PAKW VFR right now?
Klawock is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAKW 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 PAKW
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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