PAHN

IFR

HAINES

HAINES · ALASKA

Elev
29.1'
Longest RWY
4,000'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:54Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PAHN HAINES showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHN
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,029.1'
MSL · field 29.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAHN

Current METAR

Observed 20:54Z

PAHN 272054Z AUTO 13005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC008 12/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP131 P0003 60004 T01220111 51020 TSNO
Wind
130° @ 5 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-312 ft
Ceiling
800 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HNS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATT BORON
Address
BOX 302, HAINES AK 99827

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 5 kt
RWY 08
090°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 090° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,029 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored90° / 270°4,000 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(4°)10', brush, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
26PAPI 4-box left(4°)5', brush, 200' from thr, 0' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAHN HAINES in HAINES, ALASKA, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAHN · 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
100LLA

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

  • NARROW APCH FM NW, MTNS BOTH SIDES; TURBC ON NW APCH, BLUFF NW.
  • BIRDS, BEARS & MOOSE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • SAFETY AREA 4600 FT X 150 FT; 300 FT GRAVEL SAFETY AREA EACH END.
  • ARPT COND NOT MNT; ARPT MAINT ON IREG BASIS; VISUAL INSP RCMDD.
  • PAJA ONTO RWY.
  • CLSD TO ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • RCMD DALGT OPS ONLY.
  • ALERT: SEE GENOTS - ENROUTE CTAF FREQS.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • ARPT CLSD TO ACFT OVER 12500 LBS OR MORE EXC PPR - ARPT SAFETY & SCTY; DOT & PUB FAC; P.O. BOX 112506; JUNEAU AK 99811-2506 - 907-465-1786.
  • TWY D NOT MNTND 15 OCT-30 APR.
  • FUEL SVC AVBL - 907-766-3190.
  • TWY & PRKG APRON NA.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -18C.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26PCR VALUE: 40/F/B/X/U

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 2650 FT TREES 1000 FT SE.
  • 08PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • 08/26SAND TO ENHANCE RWY FRICTION MAY NOT MEET FAA SPEC.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHN

Answer card
ICAO
PAHN
Name
HAINES
Location
HAINES, ALASKA
Elevation
29.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,029.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
130° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Haines Airport is in Haines, Alaska. The field elevation is 29.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 4,000 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. 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 says otherwise. Delta Western is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 766-3190 for current service details before you go.

This is a mountain airport with a narrow approach from the northwest. The published remarks call out mountains on both sides. They also note turbulence near the bluff on the northwest approach. The field is also listed as not regularly maintained. Visual inspection is a good idea before you commit. The airport is recommended for daylight operations only. Runway lighting is CTAF-controlled. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are published on both ends. The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable more than 5 degrees left of centerline. Cold weather is a factor here too. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees C. Birds, bears and moose are reported on and near the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAHN Haines Airport?
PAHN has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does PAHN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAHN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Haines Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Haines Airport towered?
No. PAHN is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Which fuel is available on the field at PAHN?
Delta Western is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (907) 766-3190 for current service status.
What should I know about the approach into PAHN?
The northwest approach is narrow with mountains on both sides. Published remarks also note turbulence near the bluff on the northwest approach.
Can I plan a night arrival into Haines Airport?
The published remarks recommend daylight operations only. If you are considering a night arrival, verify current conditions with the airport operator before you go.
Are there any weight limits or special restrictions at PAHN?
Aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight are closed except with prior permission from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The airport remarks also note that maintenance is irregular, so a visual inspection is recommended.

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