PANI METAR
Current observed weather at Aniak (ANI · PANI), Aniak, AK, elevation 97 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0256Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Aniak — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0256Z
VFRMETAR PANI 210256Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM FEW033 BKN046 OVC060 06/M01 A2947 RMK AO2 SLP984 T00611006 53005 $
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 5 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 | 4,600 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 4,600 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Few at 3,300 ft AGL, Broken at 4,600 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 6°C (43°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -1°C (31°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 7°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 29.47 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 | 320° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | 8°C |
| 0456Z | VFR | 330° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | 8°C |
| 0556Z | VFR | 330° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | 7°C |
| 0656Z | VFR | 330° at 9-16 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 6°C |
| 0756Z | VFR | 330° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 5°C |
| 0856Z | VFR | Variable at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 4°C |
| 0956Z | VFR | Variable at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 4°C |
| 1056Z | VFR | Variable at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 3°C |
| 1156Z | IFR | 320° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 3°C |
| 1256Z | IFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 700 ft | 3°C |
| 1356Z | IFR | 290° at 4 kt | 2.5 SM | 500 ft | 3°C |
| 1456Z | IFR | 320° at 7 kt | 7 SM | 500 ft | 3°C |
| 1556Z | MVFR | 320° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | 3°C |
| 1656Z | VFR | 320° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 4,700 ft | 3°C |
| 1756Z | MVFR | 310° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 3°C |
| 1856Z | MVFR | 320° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 1,600 ft | 4°C |
| 1956Z | MVFR | Variable at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 4°C |
| 2056Z | MVFR | 330° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 2,000 ft | 5°C |
| 2156Z | MVFR | 320° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 2,000 ft | 6°C |
| 2256Z | MVFR | 330° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 2,400 ft | 6°C |
| 2356Z | MVFR | 320° at 10-16 kt | 10+ SM | 2,800 ft | 6°C |
| 0056Z | MVFR | 320° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | 7°C |
| 0156Z | VFR | 330° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,500 ft | 7°C |
| 0256Z | VFR | 330° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 4,600 ft | 6°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PANI?
The 21 Sep 2026 0256Z observation at Aniak reads: METAR PANI 210256Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM FEW033 BKN046 OVC060 06/M01 A2947 RMK AO2 SLP984 T00611006 53005 $
Is PANI VFR right now?
Aniak is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PANI 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 PANI
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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