PAAH

VFR

KANTISHNA

KANTISHNA · ALASKA

Elev
1,578'
Longest RWY
1,887'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAAH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,578'
MSL · field 1,578' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF PAAH

PAAH does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAMH (MINCHUMINA) · 40.5 NM away. Conditions at PAAH may differ.

METAR · PAMH

Observed 21:56Z

PAMH 132156Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC075 13/00 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP851 T01280000 $
Wind
100° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.55 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,176 ft
Ceiling
7,500 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
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

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100° · 3 kt
RWY 10
107°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 107° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,578 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored107° / 287°1,887 ftGRVL-DIRT28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1040', trees, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
2845', trees, 0' from thr, 61' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAAH · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • There is a road east of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Limited transient parking is available.Show FAA
  • The runway is in a canyon and expect wind shear.Show FAA
  • Private rotorwing aircraft are not authorized except in emergencies.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAAH

Answer card
ICAO
PAAH
Name
KANTISHNA
Location
KANTISHNA, ALASKA
Elevation
1,578 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,578 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 1,887 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

PAAH is the airport at Kantishna, Alaska. It sits at 1,578 ft MSL in a canyon setting, so expect terrain and wind effects to matter on arrival and departure. The field has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 1,887 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The runway headings are magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at 2,578 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway is in a canyon. Expect wind shear. A road lies east of the runway. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a smart move if conditions allow. Limited transient parking is available.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on confirming services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. Private rotorwing aircraft are not authorized except in emergencies. For a first-time pilot, the big items are the short gravel-dirt strip, the canyon winds and the lack of published instrument approach support. Check the current Chart Supplement and current field conditions before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAAH and how long is it?
PAAH has one runway, 10/28. It is 1,887 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Is there a tower at Kantishna Airport?
No. PAAH is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and local coordination.
Does PAAH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAH. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PAAH?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAAH. For a light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,578 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
What should I know about landing at Kantishna in a canyon?
The runway is in a canyon and wind shear is expected. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is recommended if you can make one safely.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAAH?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
Can private helicopter traffic use PAAH?
Private rotorwing aircraft are not authorized except in emergencies. Verify the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator if you have an unusual operation.
Is there transient parking at Kantishna Airport?
Yes. Limited transient parking is available. Plan ahead and confirm availability before arrival.

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