PACL

VFR

CLEAR

CLEAR · ALASKA

Elev
559.4'
Longest RWY
3,997'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PACL CLEAR showing runway layout — runways 01/19
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,559.4'
MSL · field 559.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PACL

PACL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PANN (NENANA MUNI) · 14.9 NM away. Conditions at PACL may differ.

METAR · PANN

Observed 11:53Z

PANN 271153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 16/14 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP064 60000 T01560139 10194 20150 51002 TSNO $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,074 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709-5316

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 01
007°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 007° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,559 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/197° / 187°3,997 ftASPH01 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0145', trees, 420' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 4
1942', trees, 350' from thr, 160' R of cntrln, slope 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PACL CLEAR in CLEAR, ALASKA, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PACL · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • 253 FT ANT 4000 FT E.
  • RWY COND NOT MNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • ALERT: AVOID RSTRD AREA 1 NM W & PVT ARPT 3 NM SW.
  • GLIDER ACT APR-SEP ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWY C CLSD DURG WINTER.
  • CTN: HIGH LEVEL RADIO ENERGY; PSBL AIRBORNE ELEC SYS DMG. RMN CLEAR OF R-2206 WHEN ACTV; MNT 133.25 FOR STATUS. SEE SPL NOTICE FOR CLEAR RADIATION HAZ.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01THLD MKRS.
  • 19THLD MKRS.

Other notes

  • 01/19SAFETY AREA; 300 FT OVRN EACH END.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACL

Answer card
ICAO
PACL
Name
CLEAR
Location
CLEAR, ALASKA
Elevation
559.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,559.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,997 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
27°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

CLEAR Airport (PACL) sits in CLEAR, Alaska at 559.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 3,997 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with that in mind if the weather is moving around.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. For local pattern work, use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go. The runway lights on 01/19 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. Threshold markers are installed at both ends. There is also a 300-foot overrun safety area at each end.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify fuel and services with the airport operator or by calling the field before arrival. Published remarks also call out runway condition as not maintained, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. Glider activity occurs from April through September on and near the airport. Taxiway C is closed in winter. There is also a restricted area 1 NM west, plus a private airport 3 NM southwest. A 253-foot antenna sits 4,000 ft east of the airport. The field is also near R-2206, so check status before you go and stay clear when it is active.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PACL CLEAR Airport?
PACL has one runway, 01/19 and it is 3,997 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does PACL have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PACL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PACL?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before flying pattern work.
Is CLEAR Airport towered?
No. PACL does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
What runway lighting is available at PACL?
Runway 01/19 has medium intensity lighting. The lights are activated by CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PACL?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I know about runway condition at PACL?
The published remarks say runway condition is not maintained. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Are there any special hazards near PACL?
Yes. Published remarks call out a restricted area 1 NM west, a private airport 3 NM southwest, glider activity from April through September and a 253-foot antenna 4,000 ft east. R-2206 also needs attention when active.

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