PAEW

VFR

MERTARVIK

MERTARVIK · ALASKA

Elev
345.2'
Longest RWY
3,300'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAEW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,345.2'
MSL · field 345.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PAEW

PAEW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAOO (TOKSOOK BAY) · 23.7 NM away. Conditions at PAEW may differ.

METAR · PAOO

Observed 04:56Z

PAOO 140456Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM FEW042 06/02 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP021 T00610017 TSNO $
Wind
290° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
-230 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH LARAUX
Address
BOX 505, BETHEL AK 99559

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
290° · 8 kt
RWY 30
293°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 293° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,345 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored113° / 293°3,300 ftGRVLStandard L

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
PAEW · 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
  • 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
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

  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway 30 has flexible markers and reflective cones.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12 has flexible markers and reflective cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAEW

Answer card
ICAO
PAEW
Name
MERTARVIK
Location
MERTARVIK, ALASKA
Elevation
345.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,345.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Mertarvik Airport sits in Mertarvik, Alaska. Field elevation is 345.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,300 ft long and gravel. The longest runway is 3,300 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 12 has flexible markers and reflective cones. Runway 30 has the same setup. The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are also activated by CTAF. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is a good idea.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and verify current services with the airport operator before you go. This is a remote Alaska field. Weather, surface condition and runway visibility deserve extra attention. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published restrictions before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAEW Mertarvik Airport?
PAEW has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,300 ft long and gravel.
Does Mertarvik Airport have a control tower?
No. PAEW is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at PAEW?
Field elevation is 345.2 ft MSL.
Is there an ILS at Mertarvik Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PAEW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data.
What is the pattern altitude at PAEW?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Mertarvik Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service information.
How are the runway lights activated at PAEW?
The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are also activated by CTAF.
What should a pilot know before landing at Mertarvik Airport?
Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is recommended. The field is remote, so verify current conditions with the airport operator or the current Chart Supplement before you fly in.

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