St. George Live Conditions Dashboard
New
October 21, 2025
We're excited to introduce the St. George Live Conditions Dashboard - a comprehensive, real-time view of everything happening on St. George Island!
All-in-One Dashboard
View live webcam, weather data, forecasts, and marine traffic all in one beautiful, auto-updating page.
View Live Dashboard
What's Included
- Live Webcam - Updates every 15 seconds with click-to-fullscreen on mobile
- Wind & Temperature - Real-time data from SGXA2 weather station
- Sunrise/Sunset Times - Accurate astronomical calculations for St. George
- Marine Traffic - Live AIS vessel tracking near the island
- 7-Day Forecast - Complete weather outlook with temperatures and conditions
- Marine Forecast - Pribilof Islands nearshore waters forecast
- Timelapse Videos - Quick link to daily/weekly/monthly timelapses
Mobile-Optimized
The dashboard is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. Tap the webcam image to view it fullscreen - perfect for checking conditions on the go!
Part of SeaSky STG
This dashboard is the second active project in the SeaSky STG webcam enhancement hub, which also includes:
- Timelapse Videos - Daily, weekly, and monthly compilations (already live!)
- AI Weather Observer - Coming soon
- Object Detection - Track aircraft, vessels, and wildlife (coming soon)
- Historical Gallery - Best/worst weather moments (coming soon)
Quick Links:
New Marine Traffic Hub with AI Commentary
NEW
October 21, 2025
We've launched a unified Marine Traffic Hub that combines AIS vessel tracking from both St. George and St. Paul Islands
with AI-powered commentary about current marine activity in the Bering Sea!
Features:
- ✅ Unified Dashboard - View vessels from both islands in one place
- ✅ AI Marine Observer - Real-time commentary about vessel activity, similar to our weather observers
- ✅ Vessel Alert System - Flashing red banner when vessels approach within 20 nautical miles
- ✅ Detailed Vessel Info - Name, type, distance, heading, speed, and callsign for each vessel
- ✅ Unlimited Range - Track all vessels detected by our VHF AIS receivers
- ✅ Direct Links - Quick access to individual island AIS maps for detailed views
Our two VHF AIS receivers continuously monitor marine traffic around the Pribilof Islands. The AI observer analyzes vessel positions,
types, and movements to provide engaging commentary about what's happening on the water—from fishing vessels and Coast Guard cutters
to cargo ships passing through the Bering Sea.
Follow @pribiloftraffic on Twitter/X
October 21, 2025
We're now on Twitter! Follow @pribiloftraffic for real-time updates, interesting aircraft sightings, and METAR sensor alerts.
What We Post:
- Daily Aircraft Stats - Unique aircraft counts, altitude records, and speed records
- METAR Sensor Alerts - Real-time notifications when weather sensors go down or come back online
- Interesting Aircraft - Military aircraft, rare types, and unusual sightings over the Bering Sea
- Weather Updates - Sensor status, perfect uptime celebrations, and monitoring insights
- Site Updates - New features, improvements, and behind-the-scenes looks
All posts are generated from real data collected by our ADS-B receiver on St. George Island and METAR sensor monitoring system.
We track everything that flies over the Pribilof Islands and monitor the reliability of weather stations in one of Alaska's harshest environments.
Hashtags we use: #PribilofIslands #AlaskaAviation #ADSB #AvGeek #METAR #AlaskaWeather #BeringSeaWeather #WxTwitter #RemoteAlaska #FlightTracking
METAR Sensor Status - Real-Time Weather Station Monitoring
New
October 20, 2025
Introducing METAR Sensor Status - a comprehensive monitoring system that tracks the health of individual weather sensors at both PAPB and PASN airports!
Individual Sensor Tracking
Visit the METAR Sensor Status page to see real-time status of all four sensors at each airport: wind, temperature, visibility, and pressure.
- Real-Time Status - See which sensors are working or down at PAPB and PASN
- Downtime Tracking - Shows how long sensors have been offline
- Historical Database - All sensor checks logged to SQLite database
- Uptime Statistics - Calculate monthly and yearly uptime percentages
- Incident History - Track all sensor outages with start/end times
- Collection Start Dates - Shows when data collection began for each airport
- Auto-Refresh - Page updates every 2 minutes automatically
Why This Matters
Individual sensors can fail while the METAR station remains partially operational. This page helps pilots and operators understand exactly what weather data is available. When sensors fail, planes can still land, but pilots need to know which data sources are reliable.
Check it out: View Sensor Status →
SkyStats - Comprehensive ADS-B Statistics Dashboard
New
October 19, 2025
Introducing SkyStats - a powerful aircraft tracking statistics platform that provides detailed insights into all the air traffic flying over the Pribilof Islands!
Real-Time Aircraft Statistics
Visit the SkyStats dashboard to explore comprehensive statistics about aircraft detected by our ADS-B receiver on St. George Island.
- Above Me - Live view of the 5 nearest aircraft with full routing information
- Aircraft Counts - Total aircraft seen in the past hour, day, and all-time
- Route Tracking - Complete routing data including origin and destination airports
- Top Airlines - See which airlines fly over the islands most frequently
- Geographic Stats - Unique countries, airports, and most common routes
- Interesting Aircraft - Military, government, police, and notable civilian aircraft
- Speed & Altitude Records - Fastest, slowest, highest, and lowest aircraft tracked
- Top Airports & Countries - Most common domestic/international airports and origin/destination countries
Built with Modern Tech
SkyStats uses Go, PostgreSQL, Svelte, and DaisyUI to process aircraft.json data from readsb, with route enrichment from adsb-db API and interesting aircraft detection via plane-alert-db. Open source on GitHub!
Check it out: Launch SkyStats Dashboard → | Learn More →
Daily Data - Your Daily Digest of Island Highlights
New
October 19, 2025
Introducing Daily Data - an AI-powered page that automatically finds the most interesting things happening around the Pribilof Islands every day!
AI-Generated Highlights
Visit the Daily Data page to see yesterday's coolest moments, automatically discovered and presented in easy-to-read cards.
- Interesting Aircraft - Catches bizjets, military planes, and aircraft with fun tags like "Must Be Nice!" and "Flying Rust Bucket"
- Weather Extremes - Highlights crazy wind gusts, temperature swings, and brutal conditions
- Marine Traffic - Spots vessels near the islands in the middle of the Bering Sea
- ACARS Messages - Live datalink messages from aircraft overhead
- Live Webcam - During daylight hours, links to the St. George webcam with fun comments
- AI Commentary - Enthusiastic intro that points out the coolest stuff and encourages exploration
Updates Every 4 Hours
Fresh highlights appear every 4 hours, so there's always something new to discover. The webcam link automatically appears during daylight (8 AM - 8 PM Alaska time) and disappears at night.
Check it out: The Daily Data button is now featured at the top of the homepage with a purple gradient and star ⭐ - you can't miss it!
Monthly Weather Records & Enhanced System Monitoring
New
October 19, 2025
Two major updates to help you track weather patterns and system reliability across the Pribilof Islands!
Monthly Weather Records
The Islands Comparison page now displays monthly weather records for both St. George and St. Paul Islands. Track the highest gusts, strongest winds, warmest and coldest temperatures for the entire month!
- Monthly Tracking - Records automatically reset on the 1st of each month
- Complete History - Data available from October 1, 2025 onwards
- Side-by-Side Comparison - See which island had the most extreme conditions
- Real-Time Updates - Records update every 30 seconds as new data arrives
METAR Sensor Monitoring
The System Status page now tracks individual METAR sensors! See exactly which sensors are working and how long each has been down.
- Individual Sensor Tracking - Wind, Temperature, Visibility, and Pressure sensors monitored separately
- Downtime Logging - Shows "down for X days" or "down for X hours" for each sensor
- Partial Outage Detection - PAPB METAR often has some sensors working while others are down
- Visual Status Indicators - ✓/✗ for each sensor shown inline
- Sensor Downtime Section - Yellow warning boxes at bottom of page show current issues
4
Sensors Tracked
2
METAR Stations
18
Days of Records
10min
Update Interval
Check it out:
Bush Pilot Approach Commentary
New
October 18, 2025
We've launched an exciting new feature: AI-powered bush pilot commentary for both PASN and PAPB approach pages! Get real-time, entertaining updates about approach conditions with traffic awareness and local personality.
What's New
Every 30 minutes (or every 2 minutes when traffic is detected), our local AI generates bush pilot-style commentary analyzing approach conditions, runway winds, and nearby aircraft for both St. Paul (PASN) and St. George (PAPB) airports.
- Traffic Awareness - Detects approaching aircraft within 15 miles and overhead cruise traffic within 50 miles
- Dynamic Updates - Switches to 2-minute updates when active traffic is detected
- All Approaches Monitored - PASN: ILS 36, RNAV 18/36, LOC/DME BC 18 | PAPB: RNAV 11/29, VOR 11
- Runway Wind Analysis - Calculates headwind/crosswind components and favored runway
- METAR Validation - Honest "no data" commentary when weather station is offline
- Island-Specific Humor - PASN: reindeer, fur seals, auklets | PAPB: puffins, blue foxes, Flyby Mary Ann, Emil
- Overhead Traffic - Mentions cargo flights cruising overhead when no active approaches
- Local AI Processing - Runs on Ollama (Llama 3.2 3B) with zero cloud costs
2
Airports
7
Approaches
15mi
Traffic Radius
$0
Monthly Cost
Check it out:
Traffic Alert Feature
When aircraft are detected approaching either airport (within 15 miles, below 7,000 ft, and descending), a red alert banner appears with real-time callsign, distance, altitude, and bearing. The commentary switches to urgent mode with 2-minute updates!
AI-Powered Weather Commentary
October 17, 2025
We've introduced an exciting new feature: AI-generated humorous weather commentary on our Islands Comparison page!
How It Works
Every 30 minutes, a local AI model (Llama 3.2 3B) analyzes current weather conditions on both St. George and St. Paul Islands and generates entertaining, island-specific commentary that compares the two islands.
- Local AI Processing - Runs entirely on our server using Ollama (no cloud costs!)
- Island-Specific References - Mentions local landmarks like High Bluffs, Ulakia Hill, Polovina Hill, and the Harbor
- Wildlife & Locals - References puffins, blue foxes, fur seals, and even local resident Emil
- Real Weather Data - Uses actual conditions from SGXA2 and PAUA2 weather stations
- Humorous Tone - Colorful, slightly sarcastic commentary that makes weather fun!
- Updates Every 30 Minutes - Fresh commentary 48 times per day
48
Updates per Day
4-6s
Generation Time
$0
Monthly Cost
100%
Local Processing
Check it out: Islands Comparison Page
New Islands Comparison Page
October 17, 2025
Ever wonder how different the weather is between St. George and St. Paul, even though they're only 40 miles apart? Our new comparison page shows you at a glance!
- Live Comparison Stats - Temperature difference, windier island, better flight conditions, and wind chill comparison
- Side-by-Side Current Conditions - Real-time weather from both islands displayed together
- Airport Conditions (METAR) - Flight category, visibility, clouds, and wind for PAPB and PASN
- Weekly Records - Highest gusts, warmest/coldest temps for both islands this week
- Auto-Refresh - Updates every 30 seconds with the latest data
Visit: Pribilof Islands Weather Comparison
PAPB Approaches - Complete Overhaul
January 17, 2025
St. George Island approach pages have been completely modernized to match the PASN implementation!
- New Approaches Hub - Central page showcasing all 3 St. George approaches
- Flight Category Badges - VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR indicators with color coding
- Modern Wind Compasses - Resized and optimized (220px desktop, 160px mobile)
- Back Navigation - Easy return to approaches hub from individual pages
- Fixed Ceiling Display - Shows "Unlimited (Clear)" instead of "99999 feet"
- Removed Trend Analysis - Cleaned up outdated 6-hour trend displays
View approaches: PAPB Approaches Hub
PASN Approach Pages - Standardized
October 17, 2025
All 4 St. Paul approach pages now have consistent modern features:
- ILS 36 - Complete modernization with new dedicated JavaScript
- RNAV 36, RNAV 18, LDBC 18 - Added Font Awesome icons and collapsible disclaimers
- Consistent Layout - Separated wind compass and runway analysis sections
- Modern UI - All pages use approach-specific JavaScript files
- Mobile Responsive - Optimized for all screen sizes
View approaches: PASN Approaches Hub
PlaneFence & Plane-Alert Showcase
January 17, 2025
New showcase page highlighting our aircraft tracking services:
- PlaneFence - Low-altitude aircraft tracking (under 10,000 ft)
- Plane-Alert - Special interest aircraft monitoring (military, Coast Guard, emergency services)
- Educational Content - Explains ADS-B technology and how tracking works
- Community Benefits - Shows why these services are useful for islanders
Learn more: PlaneFence & Plane-Alert
Weather Page Improvements
October 17, 2025
Both St. George and St. Paul weather pages received major updates:
- Weekly Highlights - Shows highest gust, warmest/coldest temps, and more for the current week
- Removed Duplicate Dependencies - Cleaned up Font Awesome and CSS references
- Added Missing Components - Status badges, back-to-top button, mobile menu
- Removed Empty Sections - Deleted placeholder Marine Forecast sections
Simplified Navigation
October 17, 2025
We've simplified navigation across all pages for a cleaner, less cluttered experience:
- Just Home Button - Simple, uncluttered navigation bars
- Updated 16+ Pages - Consistent navigation across the entire site
- Better UX - Homepage is well-organized with all services easily accessible
ACARS Hub - Mobile Improvements
January 17, 2025
Better mobile experience for ACARS tracking:
- Direct Link Button - Opens full ACARS page in new tab
- Mobile-First Design - Hides iframe on mobile, shows button only
- Better Performance - No struggling with embedded iframes on small screens
Under the Hood
Ongoing
Continuous technical improvements for better performance and reliability:
- Cache-Busting - Prevents mobile browser caching issues
- Dark Mode Support - Enhanced readability in dark theme
- Independent Commentary Loading - AI commentary loads even if weather APIs fail
- Alaska Timezone - All timestamps now properly display in AKDT
- Error Handling - Graceful fallbacks when data is unavailable
- Responsive Design - Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile
By the Numbers
Site-wide Statistics
30+
Files Modified/Created
7
Approach Pages Updated
2
New Hub Pages
100%
Mobile Responsive
Coming Soon
Future Enhancements
We're always working on new features and improvements. Some ideas in the pipeline:
- Historical weather commentary archive
- Seasonal AI personality adjustments
- Enhanced marine forecast integration
- User-submitted local weather reports
- More AI-powered features using local LLMs
Have suggestions? Let us know!