PFYU METAR
Current observed weather at Fort Yukon (FYU · PFYU), Fort Yukon, AK, elevation 447 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0456Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Fort Yukon — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0456Z
MVFRMETAR PFYU 050456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC013 M08/M09 A2939 RMK AO2 SLP972 T10831094 FZRANO TSNO $
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 997.2 hPa, temperature -8.3°C, dew point -9.4°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP972 | Sea level pressure 997.2 hPa | Measurement |
| T10831094 | Temperature -8.3°C, dew point -9.4°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| FZRANO | Freezing rain sensor not operating | Station |
| TSNO | Lightning detector 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 | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 1,300 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 1,300 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 1,300 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | -8°C (17°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -9°C (15°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0556Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 0656Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 0756Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 0856Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 0956Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 1056Z | VFR | 050° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -19°C |
| 1156Z | VFR | 040° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -14°C |
| 1256Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -13°C |
| 1356Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -16°C |
| 1456Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -17°C |
| 1556Z | VFR | Calm | 8 SM | Clear | -18°C |
| 1656Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | 4,400 ft | -18°C |
| 1756Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 4,400 ft | -16°C |
| 1856Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | 5,000 ft | -12°C |
| 1956Z | VFR | Calm | 8 SM | 5,000 ft | -11°C |
| 2056Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -10°C |
| 2156Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -11°C |
| 2256Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | -11°C |
| 2356Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -11°C |
| 0056Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,400 ft | -11°C |
| 0156Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,800 ft | -11°C |
| 0256Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 2,500 ft | -10°C |
| 0356Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | 1,300 ft | -9°C |
| 0356Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | 1,300 ft | -9°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at PFYU?
The 5 Nov 2026 0456Z observation at Fort Yukon reads: METAR PFYU 050456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC013 M08/M09 A2939 RMK AO2 SLP972 T10831094 FZRANO TSNO $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 997.2 hPa, temperature -8.3°C, dew point -9.4°C.
Is PFYU VFR right now?
Fort Yukon is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the PFYU 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 PFYU
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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