Akhiok Airport

PAKH / AKK

Akhiok, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:06Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
11:06Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
18 kt
320° G26 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAKH 131106Z AUTO 32018G26KT SCT019 SCT037 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/1103 PWINO FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 44 ft
SCT 1,900 ft AGL
SCT 3,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,944 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,744 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Akhiok Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,900 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 18 knots with gusts to 26 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 18-knot crosswind component (gusting to 26 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,900 ft, scattered at 3,700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (44 ft)
Pressure Alt
142 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 153 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°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°
3.1 kt 17.7 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAKH

6,744 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.7%
MVFR
29.6%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
2.5%

Akhiok Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 12.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 12.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
12.6%
E
11.7%
SE
4.2%
S
3.3%
SW
6.6%
W
8.9%
NW
31.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2°C
Range: -16°C to 16°C
-16°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

December January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,744 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 58.7% of the time based on 6,744 observations, PAKH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 11.6% 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 12.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 43 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 9.7 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 16°C (61°F), averaging 2°C (36°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 6,744 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.