PAAP

VFR

PORT ALEXANDER

PORT ALEXANDER · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
VFR sectional · PAAP
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAAP

PAAP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAFE (KAKE) · 49.3 NM away. Conditions at PAAP may differ.

METAR · PAFE

Observed 05:56Z

PAFE 090556Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC065 11/10 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP066 60001 T01060100 10133 20106 55000
Wind
050° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-220 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AHP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE BELL
Address
P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU AK 99811

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAAP · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • WATCH FOR LOGS IN LNDG AREA.
  • BOATS MAY BE TIED TO SPB FLOAT.
  • WHEN AVBL WX RPRTS EVERY TWO HOURS.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

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Key facts · PAAP

Answer card
ICAO
PAAP
Name
PORT ALEXANDER
Location
PORT ALEXANDER, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 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
26°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Port Alexander Airport (PAAP) sits in Port Alexander, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The traffic pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Weather camera coverage is available on the internet. When available, weather reports are provided every two hours. The remarks also call out logs in the landing area, so a careful low pass and a good scan are smart before committing.

This is a coastal Alaska field with no published runway data in the facts. That means a pilot should verify the current Chart Supplement, confirm surface condition and ask the airport operator or the field directly by phone for any last-minute operational details. Boats may be tied to the seaplane base float. Watch the movement area closely if you are operating on the water side of the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PAAP?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does PAAP have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts for PAAP. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is there an ILS at Port Alexander Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PAAP. Plan for non-precision or visual operations only if conditions and current publications support it.
Is PAAP towered?
No. PAAP has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAAP?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for when landing at PAAP?
The published remarks say to watch for logs in the landing area. The same remarks also note that boats may be tied to the seaplane base float.
How do I get current weather for PAAP?
The remarks say a weather camera is available on the internet. Weather reports are provided every two hours when available. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for the latest field-specific details.
What frequency do I use at PAAP?
CTAF is 122.9. With no tower listed, that is the published frequency in the facts for self-announce traffic.

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