Current Weather
Raw METAR
Clouds - Visual Profile
Weather Briefing
VFRNorthway Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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: 23
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5,100 ft | 100 ft | GRVL-DIRT-G | 76° |
↑ 1.7 kt
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↔ 4.7 kt
70° angle
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Weather Statistics - PAOR
6,638 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Northway Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 61.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, March.
Wind Analysis
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Best Months for VFR
Runway Wind Analysis
Statistics computed from 6,638 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Northway Airport - Airport Information
Airport Details
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Runway Information
Flight Planning Tools
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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