PAGQ

VFR

BIG LAKE

BIG LAKE · ALASKA

Elev
162.4'
Longest RWY
2,450'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAGQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,162.4'
MSL · field 162.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PAGQ

PAGQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWS (WASILLA) · 8.1 NM away. Conditions at PAGQ may differ.

METAR · PAWS

Observed 19:56Z

PAWS 131956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 11/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP007 T01110022 $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
69 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KYLER HYLTON
Address
289 INNER SPRING LOOP, DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION, PALMER AK 99645

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 07
075°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 075° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,162 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored75° / 255°2,450 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0760', trees, 0' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 0
2550', trees, 0' from thr, 207' 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 07
PAGQ · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Low flying aircraft are in the vicinity of the approach to Big Lake VOR.Show FAA
  • There is a 190-foot above ground level lighted tower 2 nautical miles northeast of the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport has designated transient aircraft parking available. Transient aircraft parking is designated with green cones.Show FAA
  • There is a 15-foot wide road parallel to the end of runway 07.Show FAA
  • Be alert for occasional ultralight traffic.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA
  • Be alert for frost heave on the runway approximately 2200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • There is an updraft off of the rising hill on approach to runway 25.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting is activated on runway 07/25 on frequency 122.8.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAGQ

Answer card
ICAO
PAGQ
Name
BIG LAKE
Location
BIG LAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
162.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,162.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 2,450 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Big Lake Airport (PAGQ) sits in Big Lake, Alaska. Field elevation is 162.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,450 ft long and gravel. The longest runway is 2,450 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8. The published approach and departure frequency is 118.6 for Anchorage. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field also has medium intensity runway lighting on runway 07/25. It is activated on 122.8.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Transient aircraft parking is available. Look for the green cones. Published remarks call out an updraft off the rising hill on approach to runway 25. They also note a 190 ft AGL lighted tower 2 NM northeast of the airport. Watch for frost heave on the runway. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before use is smart. There is also a 15-foot wide road parallel to the end of runway 07. Expect occasional ultralight traffic. Low flying aircraft are in the vicinity of the approach to Big Lake VOR.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Big Lake Airport (PAGQ)?
PAGQ has one runway, 07/25. It is 2,450 ft long and gravel.
Does PAGQ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAGQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Big Lake Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Big Lake Airport towered?
No. PAGQ has no control tower. CTAF is 122.8.
What frequencies should I expect at PAGQ?
CTAF is 122.8. The published approach and departure frequency is 118.6 for Anchorage.
Are there any runway or terrain cautions at Big Lake Airport?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes an updraft off the rising hill on approach to runway 25. It also notes frost heave on the runway and says runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before use is wise.
Is transient parking available at Big Lake Airport?
Yes. Transient aircraft parking is available. It is marked with green cones.
What lighting is available at PAGQ?
Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runway 07/25. It is activated on 122.8.

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