PFKW METAR
Current observed weather at Kwethluk (KWT · PFKW), Kwethluk, AK, elevation 25 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0656Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Kwethluk — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0656Z
MVFRMETAR PFKW 050656Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -SN BKN018 BKN025 OVC055 M02/M02 A2907 RMK AO2 SLP845 P0000 T10221022 FZRANO $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
6 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 984.5 hPa, a trace of precipitation in the past hour, temperature -2.2°C, dew point -2.2°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP845 | Sea level pressure 984.5 hPa | Measurement |
| P0000 | Precipitation in the past hour: a trace | Measurement |
| T10221022 | Temperature -2.2°C, dew point -2.2°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| FZRANO | Freezing rain sensor not operating | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 9 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 1,800 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 1,800 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL, Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,500 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | -2°C (28°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -2°C (28°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 0°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.07 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
Showing 17 of 24 hours — history accumulates hourly, so the full day fills in within 24 hours of a station coming online.
All 17 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0656Z | VFR | 030° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 6,500 ft | 2°C |
| 0856Z | VFR | 030° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | 1°C |
| 0956Z | VFR | 020° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 1456Z | VFR | 020° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 10,000 ft | -2°C |
| 1556Z | VFR | 030° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 1856Z | VFR | 360° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 10,000 ft | -3°C |
| 2056Z | VFR | 330° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 7,000 ft | -2°C |
| 2056Z | VFR | 330° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 7,000 ft | -2°C |
| 2238Z | IFR | Variable at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | -2°C |
| 2356Z | IFR | 020° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | -2°C |
| 0036Z | MVFR | Variable at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 1,100 ft | -2°C |
| 0156Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | -2°C |
| 0235Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | -2°C |
| 0356Z | IFR | Calm | 9 SM | 900 ft | -2°C |
| 0434Z | MVFR | Calm | 9 SM | 1,100 ft | -2°C |
| 0556Z | IFR | 210° at 3 kt | 5 SM | 900 ft | -2°C |
| 0647Z | MVFR | Calm | 9 SM | 2,300 ft | -2°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PFKW?
The 5 Nov 2026 0656Z observation at Kwethluk reads: METAR PFKW 050656Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -SN BKN018 BKN025 OVC055 M02/M02 A2907 RMK AO2 SLP845 P0000 T10221022 FZRANO $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 984.5 hPa, a trace of precipitation in the past hour, temperature -2.2°C, dew point -2.2°C.
Is PFKW VFR right now?
Kwethluk is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the PFKW 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 PFKW
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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