PAEM

MVFR

EMMONAK

EMMONAK · ALASKA

Elev
16.2'
Longest RWY
4,601'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PAEM EMMONAK showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAEM
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,016.2'
MSL · field 16.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAEM

Current METAR

Observed 02:56Z

PAEM 280256Z AUTO 10SM SCT022 BKN029 OVC050 A2995 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// 50000 FZRANO PNO $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
2,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
BOX 192, UNALAKLEET AK 99684

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
Calm
RWY 16
163°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 163° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,016 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34163° / 343°4,601 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16VASI 4-box left(3°)
34VASI 4-box left(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 PAEM EMMONAK in EMMONAK, ALASKA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16
PAEM · 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
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

  • RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • RAVENS AND GULLS ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34; VASI RYS 16 & 34 AND REIL RY 34 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34SAFETY AREA LENGTH 5000 FT; SAFETY AREA ROUGH BOTH RY ENDS.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAEM

Answer card
ICAO
PAEM
Name
EMMONAK
Location
EMMONAK, ALASKA
Elevation
16.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,016.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,601 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Emmonak Airport sits in Emmonak, Alaska near the Yukon River delta. Field elevation is 16.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,601 ft long and gravel. The longest runway is 4,601 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is wise. Ravens and gulls are reported on and near the airport. The runway 16/34 safety area is rough at both ends, so give yourself a conservative margin on rollout and takeoff.

Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 16/34. VASI is available on both ends. REIL is on runway 34. Use the common traffic advisory frequency. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a short-field gravel operation in a low-elevation coastal Alaska environment. Check the current weather camera, review the runway surface, then brief your departure and landing distances with the gravel surface in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAEM and what surface is it?
PAEM has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,601 ft long and gravel. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Emmonak Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PAEM. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is PAEM towered?
No. PAEM has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
What is the pattern altitude at Emmonak Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about the runway condition at PAEM?
Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The safety area is rough at both runway ends. Plan a careful rollout and takeoff.
Are there any lighting aids on runway 16/34?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 16/34. VASI is available on runways 16 and 34. REIL is on runway 34.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAEM?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What wildlife or local hazards should pilots expect at Emmonak Airport?
Ravens and gulls are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for bird activity during taxi, takeoff and landing.

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