PACI

VFR

CHALKYITSIK

CHALKYITSIK · ALASKA

Elev
548.5'
Longest RWY
4,000'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,548.5'
MSL · field 548.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PACI

PACI does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFYU (FORT YUKON) · 36.2 NM away. Conditions at PACI may differ.

METAR · PFYU

Observed 05:56Z

PFYU 130556Z AUTO 06012G21KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2981
Wind
060° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-143 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 SW
VFR sectional
DAWSON
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER RD, 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
060° · 12 kt
RWY 04
035°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 035° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,549 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored35° / 215°4,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0432', trees, 0' from thr, 134' R of cntrln, slope 0
2215', trees, 0' from thr, 120' 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 04
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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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • East ramp entrance reflectors are 36 inches tall.Show FAA
  • Runway 04/22 is soft when wet.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; recommend visual inspection prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • East ramp entrance is unlit.Show FAA
  • Snow removal operations occur during winter; monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is activated from sunset to sunrise by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 04/22 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22Displaced threshold on runway 22 is marked with lights and reflectors.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACI

Answer card
ICAO
PACI
Name
CHALKYITSIK
Location
CHALKYITSIK, ALASKA
Elevation
548.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,548.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Chalkyitsik Airport sits in Chalkyitsik, Alaska. Field elevation is 548.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 4,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,548.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation, but verify before you fly.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan fuel and service stops with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. Published remarks matter here. Runway 04/22 is soft when wet. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before landing is a good idea. The east ramp entrance is unlit. The east ramp entrance reflectors are 36 inches tall. The airport beacon and medium intensity runway lights on 04/22 are activated by CTAF. Snow removal happens in winter, so monitor the frequency if you are arriving in cold weather.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PACI and what surface does it have?
PACI has one runway, 04/22. It is 4,000 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Is there an ILS at Chalkyitsik Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PACI. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at PACI?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Chalkyitsik Airport towered?
No. PACI is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about runway 04/22 when it is wet?
Published remarks say runway 04/22 is soft when wet. The runway condition is not monitored, so do a careful visual inspection before landing.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PACI?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
How are the runway lights and beacon activated at Chalkyitsik?
The airport beacon is activated from sunset to sunrise by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 04/22 are also activated by CTAF.
Is the east ramp entrance lit at PACI?
No. The east ramp entrance is unlit. Published remarks also note east ramp entrance reflectors that are 36 inches tall.

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