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Weather Briefing
MVFRNorthway Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 7,000 feet and 3 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 7,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 04:00Z.
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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
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5,100 ft | 100 ft | GRVL-DIRT-G | 76° |
↑ 0.5 kt
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↔ 3.0 kt
80° angle
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Weather Statistics - PAOR
7,789 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Northway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 57.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 24°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, April.
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Statistics computed from 7,789 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Northway Airport - Airport Information
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About Northway Airport
Overview
Northway Airport serves the remote Alaskan interior region, located at 62.961300, -141.929001 with an elevation of 1,715 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a challenging wilderness environment, supporting regional transportation and potentially emergency/resource extraction operations.
Flying Conditions
Weather at Northway Airport demonstrates significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 57.3% of the time. Winter temperatures can drop dramatically to -34°C, while summer peaks around 22°C, creating substantial seasonal operational challenges. Wind patterns predominantly come from the northwest at an average of 5.1 knots, with calm conditions occurring 66.3% of the time.
Notable Features
The airport features a single gravel/dirt runway (05/23) measuring 5,100 feet in length, typical of remote Alaskan airfields. Its high-latitude location and interior positioning create unique meteorological conditions, with reduced visibility (below 3 miles) occurring in 6.6% of observations and fog present 4.6% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential rapid weather changes characteristic of the region.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.6 knots. January, September, and December historically provide the most consistent VFR conditions. Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, as IFR and LIFR conditions combine to represent 16.9% of observed weather patterns.
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