PACR

VFR

CIRCLE CITY

CIRCLE · ALASKA

Elev
613.2'
Longest RWY
2,979'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,613.2'
MSL · field 613.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +6 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF PACR

PACR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFYU (FORT YUKON) · 52.9 NM away. Conditions at PACR may differ.

METAR · PFYU

Observed 15:56Z

PFYU 131556Z 05009G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2980
Wind
050° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-891 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
DAWSON
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709-6394

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
050° · 9 kt
RWY 33
330°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 330° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,613 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored150° / 330°2,979 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
156', brush, 0' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
336', brush, 0' from thr, 75' 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

Chart Supplement
PACR · 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
100LL

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

  • The segmented circle is overgrown.Show FAA
  • Snow removal operations occur during winter. Monitor the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored or maintained. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon is active from sunset to sunrise and is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available off airport at the store in town. Taxi via airport access road.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15/33 thresholds are marked with reflective panels.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • The segmented circle is overgrown. The windsock may be unreliable.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACR

Answer card
ICAO
PACR
Name
CIRCLE CITY
Location
CIRCLE, ALASKA
Elevation
613.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,613.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,979 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
30°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Circle City Airport (PACR) sits in Circle, Alaska. Field elevation is 613.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 2,979 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. No tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights on 15/33 are activated by the CTAF. The beacon is also CTAF-activated and runs from sunset to sunrise.

This is a field where a careful preflight matters. The segmented circle is overgrown. The windsock may be unreliable. Runway condition is not monitored or maintained. Do a visual inspection before you land. Snow removal happens in winter. Monitor the CTAF for traffic and field updates. Runway thresholds are marked with reflective panels.

There is no on-field FBO listed. 100LL is available off airport at the store in town. Taxi via the airport access road. Special use airspace information is available on 125.3 or 126.3. You can also call 1-800-758-8723. This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PACR Circle City Airport?
PACR has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 2,979 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. Its magnetic headings are 179.959170940341° and 359.959170940341°.
What is the pattern altitude at PACR?
Pattern altitude is not published for PACR. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Circle City Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PACR. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Is PACR towered?
No. PACR has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
How do you activate the runway lights at PACR?
The medium intensity runway lights on 15/33 are activated by the CTAF. The beacon is also CTAF-activated and runs from sunset to sunrise.
Is there fuel on the field at Circle City Airport?
No on-field FBO is listed at PACR. 100LL is available off airport at the store in town. Taxi via the airport access road.
What should I know before landing at PACR in winter?
Snow removal operations occur during winter. Monitor the CTAF for updates. The runway condition is not monitored or maintained, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea.
Are the windsock and segmented circle reliable at PACR?
Use caution. The segmented circle is overgrown and the windsock may be unreliable. Do not rely on those alone for wind assessment.

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