PAAF Minto Al Wright Airport

Before you fly into PAAF

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,499.8'

MSL · field 499.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 02

H/W +1 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF PAAF

PAAF does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PANN (NENANA MUNI) · 36.9 NM away. Conditions at PAAF may differ.

METAR · PANN

Observed 18:53Z

PANN 131853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP007 T01001017 TSNO $

Wind: 320° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 10°C / -2°C
Altimeter: 29.53 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 503 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

PAAF does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAFA (FAIRBANKS INTL) · 43.3 NM away. Conditions at PAAF may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PAFA 131720Z 1318/1424 03005KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120 FM140800 02006KT P6SM OVC050

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–14 08:00Z

Wind: 030° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 12,000 ft, Few clouds 9,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM E
VFR sectional: FAIRBANKS
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JEFF RUSSELL
Phone: 907-451-2207
Address: 2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI: FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

320° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 02

015°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	15° / 195°	3,400 ft	GRAVEL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
20	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

PAAF · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

PAAF · CHART_SUPP

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: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.95

PAFA·Clear Skies·43.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.95

PAFA·Clear Skies·43.3 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.95atPAFAClear Skies43.3 nm
Jet A$6.95atPAFAClear Skies43.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Winter snow removal operations monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
Waterfowl are in the vicinity of runway approaches.Show FAA
Expect irregular winds.Show FAA
Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Rotating beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 02/20; the precision approach path indicator and runway end identifier lights on runways 02 and 20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAAF

Answer card

ICAO: PAAF
Name: MINTO AL WRIGHT
Location: MINTO, ALASKA
Elevation: 499.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,499.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 27°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 320° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 02

Minto Al Wright Airport sits in Minto, Alaska at 499.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,400 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, use the published pattern altitude if you have it from the current Chart Supplement. The facts provided here do not give a published pattern altitude, so verify that before you fly. The runway headings are magnetic. The field has medium intensity runway lights on 02/20. The PAPI and runway end identifier lights are tied to CTAF activation. The rotating beacon is also CTAF activated.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and confirm current services with the airport operator before arrival. Published remarks also note winter snow removal activity on CTAF, waterfowl near the runway approaches and an unmonitored runway condition. A visual check before landing is a good idea. Expect irregular winds here. A weather camera is available online for a current look at the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAAF and how long is it?

PAAF has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,400 ft long and gravel.

Does Minto Al Wright Airport have a control tower?

No. PAAF is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and local coordination.

Is there an ILS at PAAF?

No ILS approaches are published for PAAF. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated instrument procedure information before departure.

What is the field elevation at PAAF?

Field elevation is 499.8 ft MSL.

What is the pattern altitude at PAAF?

The facts provided here do not list a published pattern altitude. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Minto Al Wright Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What runway lighting is available at PAAF?

Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights. The PAPI and runway end identifier lights are activated by CTAF. The rotating beacon is also CTAF activated.

What should I know before landing at PAAF in winter?

Published remarks say winter snow removal operations monitor CTAF. The runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. Waterfowl are also reported near the runway approaches.

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