PACM

VFR

SCAMMON BAY

SCAMMON BAY · ALASKA

Elev
22'
Longest RWY
3,001'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,022'
MSL · field 22' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +6 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF PACM

PACM does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAVA (CHEVAK) · 18.3 NM away. Conditions at PACM may differ.

METAR · PAVA

Observed 03:56Z

PAVA 140356Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM BKN110 07/03 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP023 T00670028 $
Wind
330° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-536 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SCM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH LARAUX
Address
PO 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
330° · 8 kt
RWY 29
285°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 285° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,022 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored105° / 285°3,001 ftDIRT29 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
293', brush, 0' from thr, 80' 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 11
PACM · IAP
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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
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov/.Show FAA
  • Birds are present on the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • Possible gusty crosswind.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 20 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated rotating beacon operates on CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are activated on CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 11/29Runway edges are soft and sloughing toward tundra. A road crosses the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29The safety area at runway 29 end is soft with large rock; only 75 feet usable.Show FAA
  • 11Runway 11 threshold is marked with cones and reflective threshold panels; panels are damaged or missing.Show FAA
  • 29Runway 29 threshold is marked with cones and reflective threshold panels.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The special purpose beacon was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Wind indicator is unreliable.Show FAA
  • 11/29The runway surface is soft during spring breakup, after rain, and at high tide.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACM

Answer card
ICAO
PACM
Name
SCAMMON BAY
Location
SCAMMON BAY, ALASKA
Elevation
22 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,022 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 3,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Scammon Bay Airport sits in Scammon Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 22 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 3,001 ft long and has a dirt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 1,022 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go. This field has a few operational notes that matter. The wind indicator is unreliable. Birds are present on the runway. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is smart. The surface can get soft during spring breakup. It can also get soft after rain. High tide can affect it too. Runway edges are soft and slough toward tundra. A road crosses the runway. Runway 29 has only 75 ft usable at the end because of a soft safety area with large rock. Runway 11 has cones and reflective threshold panels, though the panels are damaged or missing. The rotating beacon operates on CTAF. Expect possible gusty crosswind and cold weather performance issues. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 20 degrees Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PACM and how long is it?
PACM has one runway. It is 11/29 and it is 3,001 ft long with a dirt surface.
Is there an ILS at Scammon Bay Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PACM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PACM?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local guidance says otherwise. That works out to about 1,022 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does Scammon Bay Airport have a control tower?
No. PACM is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What should I know about runway 11/29 surface conditions at PACM?
The runway is dirt and the surface can be soft during spring breakup. It can also get soft after rain. High tide can affect it too. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea.
Are there any runway hazards at the ends of 11/29?
Yes. The runway 29 safety area is soft with large rock. Only 75 ft is usable. Runway 11 has cones and reflective threshold panels, though the panels are damaged or missing.
Is there an FBO on the field at Scammon Bay Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service information.
What weather and operational issues should a pilot expect at PACM?
The wind indicator is unreliable. Birds are present on the runway. The airport is also a cold temperature field, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 20 degrees Celsius.

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