PAAC

VFR

PILOT STATION

PILOT STATION · ALASKA

Elev
473'
Longest RWY
4,000'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAAC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,473'
MSL · field 473' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PAAC

PAAC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASM (ST MARY'S) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at PAAC may differ.

METAR · PASM

Observed 04:56Z

PASM 140456Z AUTO 18003KT 8SM -RA SCT033 OVC042 08/05 A2957 RMK AO2 RAB38 SLP023 P0002 T00830050
Wind
180° @ 3 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
181 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIK WEINGARTH
Address
BOX 135, ST MARY'S AK 99658

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 3 kt
RWY 22
237°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 237° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,473 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored57° / 237°4,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAAC · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon activation is on the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 04/22 are activated on the CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · PAAC

Answer card
ICAO
PAAC
Name
PILOT STATION
Location
PILOT STATION, ALASKA
Elevation
473 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,473 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Pilot Station Airport sits in Pilot Station, Alaska. The field elevation is 473 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 4,000 ft long and surfaced with gravel and dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts pattern work at about 1,473 ft MSL based on field elevation. Confirm the published traffic pattern before you go. Runway condition is unmonitored, so plan a careful visual check before landing. The rotating beacon is activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for 04/22 are also activated on CTAF.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify services with the airport operator or the field on CTAF before arrival. For a first-time arrival, the big items are the gravel-dirt surface, the unmonitored runway condition and the lack of published instrument approach support. In Alaska, weather and visibility can change fast. Make sure your alternate and fuel plan are solid before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Pilot Station Airport (PAAC)?
PAAC has one runway. It is runway 04/22 and it is 4,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface.
Does Pilot Station Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Is Pilot Station Airport towered?
No. PAAC has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and lighting activation.
What is the field elevation at PAAC?
The field elevation is 473 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at Pilot Station Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
How are the runway lights activated at PAAC?
The rotating beacon is activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for runway 04/22 are also activated on CTAF.
Is runway condition monitored at Pilot Station Airport?
No. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. If conditions are in doubt, contact the airport operator or check with the field on CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAAC?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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