PACL

VFR

CLEAR

CLEAR · ALASKA

Elev
559.4'
Longest RWY
3,997'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
© Esri
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
RWY 01
H/W +2 · X/W 7 kt L

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 18:53Z

PANN 131853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP007 T01001017 TSNO $
Wind
320° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.53 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
577 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
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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 7 kt
RWY 01
007°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 007° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,559 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored7° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • There is a 253-foot antenna 4000 feet east of the airport.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not maintained; a visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Alert: avoid the restricted area 1 nautical mile west and the private airport 3 nautical miles southwest.Show FAA
  • Glider activity occurs April through September on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C is closed during winter.Show FAA
  • Caution: high level radio energy may cause possible airborne electrical system damage. Remain clear of restricted area R-2206 when active; monitor frequency 133.25 for status. See special notice for clear radiation hazard.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 01/19 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Threshold markers are installed at runway 01.Show FAA
  • 19Threshold markers are installed at runway 19.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 01/19There is a safety area with a 300-foot overrun at each end of runway 01/19.Show FAA

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
320° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

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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