PACK

MVFR

CHEFORNAK

CHEFORNAK · ALASKA

Elev
53.9'
Longest RWY
3,230'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:27Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PACK CHEFORNAK showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACK
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,053.9'
MSL · field 53.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +10 · X/W 5 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 12:27Z

PAKI 281227Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM -RA OVC027 09/07 A3000 RMK AO2 RAB07
Wind
150° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-752 ft
Ceiling
2,700 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 11 kt
RWY 16
177°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,054 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored177° / 357°3,230 ftGRAVELStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PACK CHEFORNAK in CHEFORNAK, ALASKA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • ANNOUNCE ON CTAF 10 NM ON APCH & BFR LNDG.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT BEACON - CTAF.
  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16CONES.
  • 34CONES.

Other notes

  • 16/34SOFT WHEN WET. 6-8 IN DIPS IREG SFC FULL LEN.

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
53.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,053.9 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
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
150° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

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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