PACE

VFR

CENTRAL

CENTRAL · ALASKA

Elev
936.8'
Longest RWY
2,782'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,936.8'
MSL · field 936.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF PACE

PACE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFYU (FORT YUKON) · 61.0 NM away. Conditions at PACE may differ.

METAR · PFYU

Observed 07:56Z

PFYU 150756Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2984
Wind
030° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.84 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
181 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
0 NM NNE
VFR sectional
DAWSON
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

tap a runway
030° · 7 kt
RWY 08
083°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 083° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,937 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored83° / 263°2,782 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
085', brush, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
262', brush, 0' from thr, 100' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
PACE · IAP
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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
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

  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by calling 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is monitored on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 08/26 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08The displaced threshold is marked with blue lights and reflectors.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 08/26The surface consists of 12 inches of grass.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACE

Answer card
ICAO
PACE
Name
CENTRAL
Location
CENTRAL, ALASKA
Elevation
936.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,936.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,782 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Central Airport (PACE) sits in Central, Alaska at 936.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 2,782 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The published headings are 103° and 283° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so a light piston pilot should plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has no on-field FBOs listed. Fuel availability needs a direct check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is smart. Snow removal is monitored on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 08/26 are activated by CTAF. The displaced threshold on runway 08 is marked with blue lights and reflectors. The airport also has a weather camera on the FAA site. This is a remote Alaska strip with a gravel-dirt surface, so plan for surface condition, seasonal snow and reduced braking margin. Special use airspace information is available on 125.3 or 126.3, or by calling the published number before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Central Airport (PACE)?
PACE has one runway, 08/26. It is 2,782 ft long.
Is there a tower at PACE?
No. Central Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does Central Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PACE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PACE?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway surface does PACE have?
Runway 08/26 is gravel-dirt. The published remarks also say the surface consists of 12 inches of grass.
How do you activate the runway lights at Central Airport?
Medium intensity runway lights on 08/26 are activated by the CTAF. Use 122.9 for the published lighting activation.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PACE?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.
What should a pilot know before landing at PACE in winter?
Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. Snow removal is monitored on CTAF. A weather camera is available from the FAA.

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