PAGH

VFR

SHUNGNAK

SHUNGNAK · ALASKA

Elev
205'
Longest RWY
4,001'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAGH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,205'
MSL · field 205' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +12 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF PAGH

Current METAR

Observed 01:56Z

PAGH 140156Z AUTO 10012G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 T01441022
Wind
100° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
494 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 NW
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SHG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALVIN WERNEKE
Address
PO BOX 55, KOTZEBUE AK 99752

Flight service · Hours

FSS OTZ
KOTZEBUE907-442-33101-800-478-7460
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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100° · 12 kt
RWY 10
104°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 104° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,205 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored104° / 284°4,001 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 4-box right(3°)5', brush, 0' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 0
285', brush, 0' from thr, 62' 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 10
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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
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

  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI on runway 10 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 10 and 28 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is an uphill slope before the apron entry at runway 10.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 has lights and plastic markers.Show FAA
  • 28Runway 28 has lights and plastic markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 10/28Water ponds during rain on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAGH

Answer card
ICAO
PAGH
Name
SHUNGNAK
Location
SHUNGNAK, ALASKA
Elevation
205 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,205 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Shungnak Airport sits in Shungnak, Alaska. Field elevation is 205 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,001 ft of gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Runway headings are magnetic. Runway 10 is 117° magnetic. Runway 28 is 297° magnetic. Published remarks say water can pond on the runway during rain. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual check before landing is a good idea. This is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius.

Runway 10 has lights, plastic markers and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights on 10 and 28 are activated by CTAF. There is also an uphill slope before the apron entry at runway 10. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. For a first trip, plan for gravel surface performance, cold weather effects and limited published approach support. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAGH Shungnak Airport?
PAGH has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 4,001 ft long and has a gravel surface.
Is there a control tower at Shungnak Airport?
No. PAGH is non-towered. CTAF is 122.7.
Does PAGH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAGH. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at PAGH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at Shungnak?
Runway 10 has lights, plastic markers and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are available on both 10 and 28. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAGH?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should I know about runway conditions at Shungnak?
Published remarks say water can pond on the runway during rain. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Is PAGH a cold weather airport?
Yes. Published remarks identify it as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius.

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