PAAO

VFR

LAKE LOUISE

LAKE LOUISE · ALASKA

Elev
2,480.2'
Longest RWY
2,900'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAAO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,480.2'
MSL · field 2,480.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF PAAO

PAAO does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGK (GULKANA) · 32.5 NM away. Conditions at PAAO may differ.

METAR · PAGK

Observed 16:53Z

PAGK 131653Z AUTO 15006KT 07/01 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP045 T00720011 PWINO TSNO $
Wind
150° @ 6 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
2,463 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHAD HELLER
Address
PO BOX 7, GLENNALLEN AK 99588

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

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150° · 6 kt
RWY 13
123°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 13

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 123° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 3,480 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored123° / 303°2,900 ftGRAVEL13 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1312', brush, 0' from thr, 85' R of cntrln, slope 0
3132', trees, 1049' from thr, slope 32

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
PAAO · 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
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
  • Caution lake float plane activity.Show FAA
  • Caribou are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Winter maintenance is not available.Show FAA
  • Radio is unavailable to close flight plans.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 has red and green threshold reflectors; reflective white markers along the full length; reflective blue markers on the taxiway.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 has red and green threshold reflectors; reflective white markers along the full length; reflective blue markers on the taxiway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAAO

Answer card
ICAO
PAAO
Name
LAKE LOUISE
Location
LAKE LOUISE, ALASKA
Elevation
2,480.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,480.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 2,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
27°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Lake Louise Airport (PAAO) sits in Lake Louise, Alaska. Field elevation is 2,480.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 2,900 ft long and gravel. The field is not towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls for something different. With a field elevation of 2,480.2 ft MSL, that puts the usual light-aircraft pattern near 3,480.2 ft MSL. Verify the current pattern and traffic flow before arrival.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need current services. Published remarks call out reflective threshold markers on both ends of the runway, with white edge markers along the length and blue markers on the taxiway. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is smart. Expect lake float plane activity. Caribou are also reported near the runway. Winter maintenance is not available, so plan for seasonal surface and access limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAAO and how long is it?
PAAO has one runway. It is runway 13/31 and it is 2,900 ft long. The surface is gravel.
Is there a tower at Lake Louise Airport?
No. PAAO is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and standard non-towered procedures.
Does PAAO have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAAO?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAAO. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.
What should I know about runway condition at PAAO?
Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. Winter maintenance is not available, so surface conditions can change fast.
Are there any special hazards at Lake Louise Airport?
Yes. Published remarks call out lake float plane activity and caribou in the vicinity of the runway. Plan your approach and taxi with both in mind.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAAO?
No on-field FBOs are listed for PAAO. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
What runway markings are published for PAAO?
Runway 13 and runway 31 both have red and green threshold reflectors. Reflective white markers run along the full length, with reflective blue markers on the taxiway.

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