PACX

VFR

COLDFOOT

COLDFOOT · ALASKA

Elev
1,049.1'
Longest RWY
4,011'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PACX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,049.1'
MSL · field 1,049.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF PACX

Current METAR

Observed 18:56Z

PACX 131856Z AUTO 06008G14KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2975
Wind
060° @ 8G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
672 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 WSW
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF RUSSELL
Address
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

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
060° · 8 kt
RWY 02
016°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 016° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,049 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored16° / 196°4,011 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
024', brush, 0' from thr, 155' R of cntrln, slope 0
2067', trees, 865' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 02
PACX · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
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
Yes
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 available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to using.Show FAA
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and taxiway lights on runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PACX

Answer card
ICAO
PACX
Name
COLDFOOT
Location
COLDFOOT, ALASKA
Elevation
1,049.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,049.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 4,011 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Coldfoot Airport sits in Coldfoot, Alaska. Field elevation is 1,049.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,011 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless local procedures or current guidance say otherwise. That puts the normal pattern near 2,049 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea. The runway lights and taxiway lights on 02/20 are activated by CTAF. A weather camera is available online for a quick look before departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on checking with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services. For a first trip, pay attention to the gravel surface, the cold weather correction note and the lack of published ILS support. In this part of Alaska, weather and surface condition matter as much as runway length.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PACX Coldfoot Airport?
PACX has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,011 ft long and gravel.
Does Coldfoot Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PACX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PACX?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is PACX towered or uncontrolled?
PACX has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
How are the runway lights activated at Coldfoot?
The medium intensity runway lights and taxiway lights on runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Plan to use CTAF 122.9 for lighting control.
Is runway condition monitored at PACX?
No. The Chart Supplement says runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before using the runway.
Does Coldfoot Airport have any on-field FBOs?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
What should pilots know about flying into PACX in cold weather?
PACX is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius, so check performance and density altitude planning before arrival.

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