PAAN

VFR

GOLD KING CREEK

FAIRBANKS · ALASKA

Elev
1,720'
Longest RWY
2,558'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAAN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,720'
MSL · field 1,720' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAAN

PAAN does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PANN (NENANA MUNI) · 36.4 NM away. Conditions at PAAN 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
2,016 ft
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
39 NM SE
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
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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320° · 7 kt
RWY 27
277°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 277° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,720 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored97° / 277°2,558 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0938', trees, 0' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
2715', brush, 0' from thr, 69' 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
PAAN · 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 not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • No services are available.Show FAA
  • There are 20-foot trees on both sides of the runway within 60 to 70 feet of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Gold King Creek.Show FAA
  • 09/27Rocks up to 6 inches are on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAAN

Answer card
ICAO
PAAN
Name
GOLD KING CREEK
Location
FAIRBANKS, ALASKA
Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,720 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,558 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Gold King Creek is in Fairbanks, Alaska. The field elevation is 1,720 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 2,558 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,720 ft MSL by the standard rule of thumb. Verify the published traffic pattern before you go. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 09/27 is listed with headings 122° and 302°.

This is a rough field. Published remarks say runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before landing. Rocks up to 6 inches are on the runway surface. There are 20-foot trees on both sides of the runway within 60 to 70 feet of the centerline. No services are available on the field. Plan for a self-sufficient arrival and departure. Check density altitude, performance and your go-around options before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAAN and how long is it?
PAAN has one runway. It is 09/27 and it is 2,558 ft long. The surface is gravel-dirt.
Is Gold King Creek towered?
No. Gold King Creek is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Does PAAN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PAAN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about the runway surface at Gold King Creek?
Published remarks say runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before landing. Rocks up to 6 inches are on the runway surface.
Are there services or fuel available at PAAN?
No services are available on the field. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What hazards are published for the runway at PAAN?
Published remarks note 20-foot trees on both sides of the runway within 60 to 70 feet of the centerline. That makes the approach and rollout tighter than a typical open strip.
What is the field elevation at Gold King Creek?
The field elevation is 1,720 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on a short gravel-dirt runway.

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