PACK

VFR

CHEFORNAK

CHEFORNAK · ALASKA

Elev
54.1'
Longest RWY
3,230'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:33Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,054.1'
MSL · field 54.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PACK

PACK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKI (KIPNUK) · 14.4 NM away. Conditions at PACK may differ.

METAR · PAKI

Observed 08:33Z

PAKI 140833Z AUTO 27003KT 8SM RA FEW012 OVC032 03/02 A2960 RMK AO2 P0004
Wind
270° @ 3 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-976 ft
Ceiling
3,200 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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH LARAUX
Address
BOX 505, BETHEL AK 99559

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

tap a runway
270° · 3 kt
RWY 34
340°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 340° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,054 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored160° / 340°3,230 ftGRAVELStandard L

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
PACK · 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
  • 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

  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to using.Show FAA
  • Numerous birds are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Pilots are advised to self-announce on the CTAF prior to landing, 10 nautical miles on approach.Show FAA
  • There are 6 to 8 inch dips and irregular surfaces along the full length of the runway.Show FAA
  • The runway may be soft when wet.Show FAA
  • Weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the beacon using the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Activate the medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 using the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Runway 16 is edged with cones and lights.Show FAA
  • 34Runway 34 is edged with cones and lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNEROwner address is PO BOX 196000.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner phone number is 907-269-0760.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACK

Answer card
ICAO
PACK
Name
CHEFORNAK
Location
CHEFORNAK, ALASKA
Elevation
54.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,054.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,230 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Chefornak Airport sits in Chefornak, Alaska. Field elevation is 54.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,230 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published runway headings are 177° and 357° magnetic. The runway is edged with cones and lights on both ends. The beacon and the medium intensity runway lights are activated using the CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the field directly before arrival for any services. Published remarks also say runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before use. The runway may be soft when wet. There are 6 to 8 inch dips and irregular surfaces along the full length of the runway. Birds are reported on or near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on final and in the pattern. Pilots should self-announce on CTAF about 10 NM out. Weather cameras are available online for a current look before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PACK in Chefornak?
PACK has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,230 ft long and gravel.
Is there a tower at Chefornak Airport?
No. PACK is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 and make clear position reports.
What is the pattern altitude at PACK?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does PACK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at PACK. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure details.
How do you activate the lights at PACK?
The beacon is activated using the CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are also activated using the CTAF.
Which way are the runway headings at Chefornak?
Runway 16/34 is listed with magnetic headings of 177° and 357°. Use those published magnetic headings for planning.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PACK?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What runway hazards should I expect at PACK?
The runway may be soft when wet. The FAA remarks also note 6 to 8 inch dips and irregular surfaces along the full length, plus birds in the area.

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