Klawock Airport

PAKW / KLW

Klawock, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:37Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
01:37Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PAKW 050137Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM FEW013 BKN035 OVC047 04/01 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE35 P0001 T00440011 TSNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,380 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,580 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,780 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
118 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,183 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF PAKW 050534Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050 FM051000 27006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC030 FM052100 21004KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
10:00Z FM051000
+4h
VFR 270° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKW
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 35°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAKW

5,420 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52%
MVFR
38%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
2.7%

Klawock Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 33.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
20.3%
E
2.4%
SE
7.6%
S
27.1%
SW
5.6%
W
0.3%
NW
0.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -10°C to 25°C
-10°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,420 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Klawock Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAKW
IATA Code: KLW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: Klawock
Country: US
Latitude: 55.579201°
Longitude: -133.076004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Klawock Airport

Overview

Klawock Airport serves the community of Klawock on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Located at an elevation of 80 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the remote coastal region. The single runway 02/20 offers 5,000 feet of asphalt surface for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Klawock demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 55.2% of the time. Marginal VFR conditions occur 35.3% of observations, while instrument conditions (IFR and LIFR) account for 9.5% of total weather patterns. Temperature ranges from -10°C to 25°C, with an average of 6.5°C, presenting potential challenges for winter and summer operations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly southern winds at an average of 7.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 31.9% of the time. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 8.1 statute miles, though fog and reduced visibility can occur in approximately 2.9% of observations. Pilots should be prepared for potential rapid weather changes characteristic of southeastern Alaskan coastal environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates consistent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 3 knots. September, October, and November represent the most stable VFR months for operations. Pilots should carefully monitor current conditions, as weather can transition quickly between VFR and instrument meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.