PAFE

VFR

KAKE

KAKE · ALASKA

Elev
171.5'
Longest RWY
4,000'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAFE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,171.5'
MSL · field 171.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PAFE

Current METAR

Observed 22:56Z

PAFE 132256Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN048 OVC100 12/07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01170067
Wind
260° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-36 ft
Ceiling
4,800 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AFE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KELLY BODDY
Address
PO BOX 112506, JUNEAU AK 99811-2506

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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260° · 4 kt
RWY 29
289°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 289° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,172 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored109° / 289°4,000 ftASPH11 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)5', brush, 200' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 0
2923', hill, 0' from thr, 210' 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
PAFE · 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
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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 airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight except with prior permission from airport safety and security, Department of Transportation and public facilities, P.O. Box 112506, Juneau, Alaska 99811-2506. Phone 907-465-1786.Show FAA
  • Airport condition is not monitored. Airport maintenance is on an irregular basis. Visual inspection prior to using is recommended.Show FAA
  • Parachute jumping onto the airport runway, taxiway, and aircraft apron is prohibited.Show FAA
  • Recommended day-alight operations only. High terrain is north, east, and south of the airport.Show FAA
  • Birds, bear, and deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • An unlit 191 foot tower is located approximately 6300 feet north of runway 11 threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting is activated on runway 11/29. The precision approach path indicator on runway 11 and runway end identifier lights on runway 11 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Brush 2 feet high is located 100 to 160 feet from the runway 11 threshold, 230 feet right of centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAFE

Answer card
ICAO
PAFE
Name
KAKE
Location
KAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
171.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,171.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

KAKE Airport (PAFE) sits in KAKE, Alaska. Field elevation is 171.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 11/29, which is 4,000 ft asphalt and the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway lighting is medium intensity on 11/29. The PAPI on runway 11 and the runway end identifier lights on runway 11 are controlled by CTAF.

If you are planning a stop here, know that airport condition is not monitored and maintenance is irregular. A visual inspection before use is recommended. Published remarks also call for day-light operations only. High terrain is north, east and south of the airport. Brush has been reported near the runway 11 threshold. Birds, bear and deer are on and near the runway. An unlit 191 ft tower sits about 6,300 ft north of runway 11. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAFE in KAKE, Alaska?
PAFE has one runway. It is 11/29 and 4,000 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Is there an ILS at KAKE Airport (PAFE)?
No ILS approaches are published for PAFE. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAFE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KAKE Airport towered?
No. PAFE is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
What are the lighting and night operations at PAFE?
Medium intensity runway lighting is available on 11/29. The published remarks recommend day-light operations only. Verify current conditions before planning a night arrival.
Are there terrain or obstacle concerns near PAFE?
Yes. High terrain is north, east and south of the airport. Published remarks also note brush near the runway 11 threshold. An unlit 191 ft tower sits about 6,300 ft north of runway 11.
Can I use PAFE with a heavy aircraft?
The airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight except with prior permission from airport safety and security. Contact the airport operator for approval details before planning the flight.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAFE?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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