PAOH METAR
Current observed weather at Hoonah (HNH · PAOH), Hoonah, AK, elevation 22 ft. Reported 6 Nov 2026 1156Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Hoonah — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 6 Nov 2026 1156Z
VFRMETAR PAOH 061156Z AUTO 08008KT 8SM -RA BKN041 OVC049 08/07 A2898 RMK AO2 SLP814 P0002 60027 70074 T00780072 10078 20061 53031 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
10 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 981.4 hPa, 0.02 inches of precipitation in the past hour, 0.27 inches of precipitation in the past 6 hours, 0.74 inches of precipitation in the past 24 hours, and 4 more.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP814 | Sea level pressure 981.4 hPa | Measurement |
| P0002 | Precipitation in the past hour: 0.02 inches | Measurement |
| 60027 | Precipitation in the past 6 hours: 0.27 inches | Measurement |
| 70074 | Precipitation in the past 24 hours: 0.74 inches | Measurement |
| T00780072 | Temperature 7.8°C, dew point 7.2°C | Measurement |
| 10078 | 6 hour high 7.8°C | Measurement |
| 20061 | 6 hour low 6.1°C | Measurement |
| 53031 | Pressure up 3.1 hPa in 3 hours: falling or steady, then rising, or rising more quickly | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | 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 | 080° at 8 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 8 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 4,100 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 4,100 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 4,100 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,900 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 8°C (46°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 7°C (45°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 28.98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1256Z | VFR | 100° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 4,000 ft | 4°C |
| 1356Z | VFR | 080° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 4,300 ft | 4°C |
| 1456Z | VFR | 090° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 1529Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | 4°C |
| 1656Z | VFR | 080° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,300 ft | 6°C |
| 1756Z | VFR | 090° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,500 ft | 6°C |
| 1856Z | VFR | Variable at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,900 ft | 6°C |
| 1956Z | VFR | 110° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 4,100 ft | 7°C |
| 2056Z | VFR | 070° at 12-19 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | 7°C |
| 2156Z | VFR | 090° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | 7°C |
| 2256Z | MVFR | 080° at 19-23 kt | 7 SM | 1,500 ft | 7°C |
| 2356Z | MVFR | 080° at 20-25 kt | 8 SM | 1,300 ft | 6°C |
| 0056Z | MVFR | 080° at 13-21 kt | 7 SM | 1,300 ft | 6°C |
| 0156Z | MVFR | 090° at 16-19 kt | 8 SM | 1,800 ft | 6°C |
| 0256Z | VFR | 070° at 12-22 kt | 10+ SM | 3,300 ft | 6°C |
| 0356Z | VFR | 090° at 12 kt | 9 SM | 4,500 ft | 6°C |
| 0456Z | VFR | 080° at 14-22 kt | 7 SM | 4,100 ft | 7°C |
| 0556Z | VFR | 080° at 15-25 kt | 6 SM | 3,700 ft | 7°C |
| 0656Z | MVFR | 090° at 10-20 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | 7°C |
| 0756Z | MVFR | 080° at 15-21 kt | 7 SM | 2,500 ft | 7°C |
| 0856Z | VFR | 080° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 7°C |
| 0956Z | MVFR | 080° at 10-19 kt | 6 SM | 1,900 ft | 7°C |
| 1056Z | VFR | 070° at 10 kt | 9 SM | 4,300 ft | 7°C |
| 1156Z | VFR | 080° at 8 kt | 8 SM | 4,100 ft | 8°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PAOH?
The 6 Nov 2026 1156Z observation at Hoonah reads: METAR PAOH 061156Z AUTO 08008KT 8SM -RA BKN041 OVC049 08/07 A2898 RMK AO2 SLP814 P0002 60027 70074 T00780072 10078 20061 53031 $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 981.4 hPa, 0.02 inches of precipitation in the past hour, 0.27 inches of precipitation in the past 6 hours, 0.74 inches of precipitation in the past 24 hours, and 4 more.
Is PAOH VFR right now?
Hoonah is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the PAOH 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 PAOH
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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