Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

PASI / SIT

Sitka, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
08:45Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
6 kt
90°
6 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI PASI 050845Z 09006KT 6SM -SN BR BKN023 BKN030 OVC049 02/00 A2984 RMK AO2 SNB32 P0001 T00220000 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,321 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,021 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,921 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
119 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,436 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PASI 050737Z 0508/0606 08005KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC030 TEMPO 0508/0509 2SM -SN BR BKN012 FM050900 17009KT 5SM -RA BKN018 OVC030 PROB30 0509/0512 2SM -RASN FM051200 12012G25KT 2SM -RASN BKN018 OVC030 FM051500 12013G25KT 5SM -RA SCT015 OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+3h
IFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light RASN
15:00Z FM051500
+6h
MVFR 120° 13 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASI
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,200 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - PASI

5,179 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.9%
MVFR
30.1%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
1.7%

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 99 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 99 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
2.9%
E
39.6%
SE
15.3%
S
12.2%
SW
4.8%
W
4.1%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -11°C to 22°C
-11°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,179 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PASI
IATA Code: SIT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Sitka
Country: US
Latitude: 57.047100°
Longitude: -135.362000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+9

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport

Overview

Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport serves the coastal community of Sitka, Alaska, situated in a maritime environment with complex terrain. As a medium-sized airport at 21 feet mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for southeastern Alaska, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at PASI demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 61.7% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 29.3% of observations. Easterly winds dominate at an average of 9.4 knots, with potential gusts up to 99 knots, and temperatures ranging from -11°C to 22°C, creating dynamic flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 11/29 spans 7,200 feet with an asphalt surface, positioned in a region known for challenging coastal meteorological conditions. Its geographic location at 57.047100, -135.362000 places it in a coastal zone with potential for rapidly changing visibility and wind conditions, requiring pilots to maintain heightened situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, with an average crosswind of 4 knots. Pilots should note the best Visual Flight Rules months are October, November, and September, with average visibility around 7.8 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.1% of observations). Careful attention to wind and visibility is recommended during approach and landing.

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.