PAAG

VFR

CHANDALAR SHELF

CHANDALAR CAMP · ALASKA

Elev
3,222'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:45Z
VFR sectional · PAAG
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,222'
MSL · field 3,222' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAAG

PAAG does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGB (GALBRAITH LAKE) · 25.0 NM away. Conditions at PAAG may differ.

METAR · PAGB

Observed 19:45Z

PAGB 131945Z 21209KT 10SM SKC 03/ A2965
Wind
212° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
SKC
Density alt
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF RUSSELL
Address
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
212° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAAG · 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
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Located in a mountain valley; high terrain in all quadrants; expect turbulence and winds.Show FAA
  • Bear on and in vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 01/19Grass is present on the edges of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · PAAG

Answer card
ICAO
PAAG
Name
CHANDALAR SHELF
Location
CHANDALAR CAMP, ALASKA
Elevation
3,222 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,222 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
212° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

Chandalar Shelf Airport (PAAG) is at Chandalar Camp, Alaska. The field elevation is 3,222 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so verify the current runway situation before you plan an arrival. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard light-piston reference if you are operating there. Then confirm the current Chart Supplement before flight. The airport sits in a mountain valley with high terrain in all quadrants. Expect turbulence and winds. That matters here more than at a lowland strip. The published remarks also note grass on the edges of the runway area. They also note unmonitored runway condition and a bear on and near the runway. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current field condition, runway status and any services before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at PAAG Chandalar Shelf Airport?
The field elevation is 3,222 ft MSL. That is high enough to matter for takeoff performance and density altitude planning.
Is there a tower at Chandalar Shelf Airport?
No. PAAG is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Are there any ILS approaches at PAAG?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAG. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAAG?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before you fly in.
What should I know about runway condition at Chandalar Shelf?
Runway condition is unmonitored. The published remarks recommend a visual inspection before landing. Grass is present on the edges of the runway area.
Is PAAG in mountainous terrain?
Yes. The airport is in a mountain valley with high terrain in all quadrants. Expect turbulence and winds, especially on approach and departure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAAG?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Are there wildlife hazards at Chandalar Shelf Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say there is a bear on and in the vicinity of the runway. Treat that as a real operational hazard and confirm the field is clear before landing.

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