New Toll-Free Number for Alaska Pilots
New Toll-Free Number for Alaska Pilots A new toll-free number is available for pilots in Alaska. Pilots can now call 1-(833) 252-7433 (AK-Brief) to connect with an Alaska Flight Service hub facility. Previously, some pilots faced difficulties reaching Flight Service when calling 1-800-WX-BRIEF due to network provider issues. The new Alaska-specific number was implemented for easy access and to ensure reliable connectivity. Alaska’s regional hubs — Juneau (JNU), Fairbanks (FAI), and Kenai (ENA) — will continue to operate with their existing toll-free and local numbers. Pilots using the new number can select which hub to call. We encourage Alaska pilots
Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms
RESOURCES The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater). Eleven of those were hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater) and five intensified to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater). Five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. The Atlantic seasonal activity fell within the predicted ranges for named storms and hurricanes issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center in the