Akhiok Airport

PAKH / AKK

Akhiok, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 03:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
03:56Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
17 kt
260° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAKH 270356Z AUTO 26017G21KT 10SM BKN022 12/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01220078 PNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44 ft
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,244 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Akhiok Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 17 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component (gusting to 13 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (44 ft)
Pressure Alt
-9 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -358 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKH
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
3,120 ft 50 ft GRAVEL-G 62°
13.0 kt 10.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAKH

9,504 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.4%
MVFR
32.8%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
4.7%

Akhiok Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 19°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 11.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 10.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.5%
N
9.1%
S
5.7%
W
11.1%
NE
11.1%
NW
24.7%
SE
6.1%
SW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -16°C to 19°C
-16°C 19°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

December January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.7 kt

Statistics computed from 9,504 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Akhiok Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAKH
IATA Code: AKK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 44 ft MSL

Location

City: Akhiok
Country: US
Latitude: 56.938702°
Longitude: -154.182999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,120 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GRAVEL-G
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Akhiok Airport

Akhiok Airport (PAKH/AKK) is located in Akhiok, US at an elevation of 44 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,120 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 52.4% of the time based on 9,504 observations, PAKH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 14.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PAKH come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 11.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 43 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, January, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 19°C (66°F), averaging 2.8°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.07 to 30.59 inHg (951-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,504 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.