PAHC

VFR

HOLY CROSS

HOLY CROSS · ALASKA

Elev
74.5'
Longest RWY
4,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,074.5'
MSL · field 74.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +4 · X/W 11 kt L

METAR & TAF PAHC

Current METAR

Observed 02:56Z

PAHC 140256Z AUTO 14012G18KT 10SM BKN048 BKN060 12/02 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP005 T01170022 53004
Wind
140° @ 12G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.54 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
204 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 S
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HCA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIK WEINGARTH
Address
BOX 135, ST MARY'S AK 99658

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

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140° · 12 kt
RWY 20
201°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 201° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,075 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored21° / 201°4,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0240', trees, 0' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 0
2051', trees, 0' from thr, 214' 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 02
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 28 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Moose are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 02/20Shallow ponding occurs at the taxiway after rain.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHC

Answer card
ICAO
PAHC
Name
HOLY CROSS
Location
HOLY CROSS, ALASKA
Elevation
74.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,074.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Holy Cross Airport (PAHC) is in Holy Cross, Alaska. The field elevation is 74.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,000 ft long and gravel. The longest runway is 4,000 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with current charts and weather in hand before you go. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

The published remarks matter here. Runway lights for 02/20 are activated by CTAF. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea. This is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 28 degrees Celsius. Shallow ponding can occur at the taxiway after rain. Moose are on and near the airport, so keep your scan outside on taxi and final. 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 length at PAHC Holy Cross Airport?
PAHC has one runway, 02/20. It is 4,000 ft long and gravel.
Does Holy Cross Airport have a control tower?
No. PAHC is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at PAHC?
No ILS approaches are published at PAHC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAHC?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAHC. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
How are the runway lights activated at Holy Cross?
The medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are controlled by CTAF. Use the published CTAF procedures for lighting activation.
Are there any runway condition or surface cautions at PAHC?
Yes. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before landing. The remarks also note shallow ponding at the taxiway after rain.
Is PAHC affected by cold weather performance corrections?
Yes. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 28 degrees Celsius.
Are there any wildlife hazards at Holy Cross Airport?
Moose are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for wildlife on taxi, takeoff and final.

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