PFWS METAR
Current observed weather at South Naknek Nr 2 (WSN · PFWS), South Naknek, AK, elevation 162 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0256Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of South Naknek Nr 2 — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0256Z
MVFRMETAR PFWS 210256Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM -RA OVC029 A2936 RMK AO2 RAB10 SLPNO P0000 60000 53007 FZRANO $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
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 | 340° at 13 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 | 2,900 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 2,900 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 2,900 ft AGL | — |
| Altimeter | 29.36 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 | 020° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 6,500 ft | — |
| 0456Z | VFR | 010° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | — |
| 0556Z | VFR | 360° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 3,800 ft | — |
| 0656Z | MVFR | 340° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | — |
| 0756Z | VFR | 330° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | — |
| 0856Z | MVFR | 340° at 12-18 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | — |
| 0956Z | MVFR | 350° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | — |
| 1056Z | IFR | 350° at 14 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | — |
| 1156Z | VFR | 340° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 4,200 ft | — |
| 1256Z | VFR | 340° at 13-19 kt | 10+ SM | 4,600 ft | — |
| 1356Z | VFR | 350° at 14 kt | 10+ SM | 4,200 ft | — |
| 1456Z | VFR | 340° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 6,500 ft | — |
| 1556Z | VFR | 340° at 13-19 kt | 10+ SM | 6,000 ft | — |
| 1656Z | VFR | 350° at 15-22 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | — |
| 1756Z | VFR | 340° at 14-20 kt | 10+ SM | 4,700 ft | — |
| 1856Z | VFR | 350° at 15 kt | 10+ SM | 3,100 ft | — |
| 1956Z | VFR | 340° at 13-19 kt | 10+ SM | 3,500 ft | — |
| 2056Z | MVFR | 350° at 15-21 kt | 10+ SM | 2,300 ft | — |
| 2156Z | MVFR | 350° at 13-18 kt | 10+ SM | 2,300 ft | — |
| 2256Z | MVFR | 350° at 13-19 kt | 10+ SM | 2,500 ft | — |
| 2356Z | MVFR | 340° at 14-20 kt | 10+ SM | 2,500 ft | — |
| 0056Z | MVFR | 340° at 14 kt | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | — |
| 0156Z | MVFR | 340° at 17 kt | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | — |
| 0256Z | MVFR | 340° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 2,900 ft | — |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PFWS?
The 21 Sep 2026 0256Z observation at South Naknek Nr 2 reads: METAR PFWS 210256Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM -RA OVC029 A2936 RMK AO2 RAB10 SLPNO P0000 60000 53007 FZRANO $
Is PFWS VFR right now?
South Naknek Nr 2 is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the PFWS 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 PFWS
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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