PABA

VFR

BARTER ISLAND

BARTER ISLAND · ALASKA

Elev
55.1'
Longest RWY
4,500'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PABA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,055.1'
MSL · field 55.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +21 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF PABA

Current METAR

Observed 17:56Z

PABA 131756Z AUTO 08021KT 7SM CLR M08/M11 A3002
Wind
080° @ 21 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
-8°C / -11°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-2,816 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 NNE
VFR sectional
POINT BARROW
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
BTI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE AHMAOGAK
Address
PO BOX 69, BARROW AK 99723

Flight service · Hours

FSS SCC
DEADHORSE907-659-2401LC659-2401
Attendance
  • SEP-MAY · 0600-0000
  • JUN-AUG · 0600-0000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 21 kt
RWY 07
072°M
Head/Tail
+21 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 072° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,055 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored72° / 252°4,500 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 200' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 0
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
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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
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Deadhorse Flight Service Station local phone number is 907 659-2401; Fairbanks Flight Service Station phone number is 1-866-248-6516.Show FAA
  • The runway is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Gulls, waterfowl, and bears are in the vicinity of the airport from spring through fall.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 07/25; runway end identifier lights are on runways 07 and 25 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 07 and 25 operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Notice of construction or alteration is not required under FAR 157.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PABA

Answer card
ICAO
PABA
Name
BARTER ISLAND
Location
BARTER ISLAND, ALASKA
Elevation
55.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,055.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Barter Island Airport sits in Barter Island, Alaska. Field elevation is 55.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,500 ft of gravel, so check your landing distance and braking plan before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 07/25. Runway end identifier lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is listed for both runway ends and operates continuously.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival if you need local services. The published remarks also note wildlife in the area from spring through fall. Gulls, waterfowl and bears can all be a factor on the ground. They can also be a factor near the runway. Deadhorse Flight Service Station and Fairbanks Flight Service Station phone numbers are published for local briefing support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Barter Island Airport (PABA)?
PABA has one runway. It is 07/25 and it is 4,500 ft long. The surface is gravel.
Is Barter Island Airport towered?
No. Barter Island has no control tower. Operations are non-towered on CTAF 122.8.
Does PABA have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PABA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Barter Island Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are the runway lights available at PABA?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are listed for runway 07/25. Runway end identifier lights are also published for both ends. They are controlled by CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Barter Island?
The runway is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. Wildlife is also a factor from spring through fall, including gulls, waterfowl and bears.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Barter Island?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What phone numbers are published for local flight briefing support at PABA?
The published remarks list Deadhorse Flight Service Station at 907 659-2401. Fairbanks Flight Service Station is listed at 1-866-248-6516.

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