PAHU

VFR

HUGHES

HUGHES · ALASKA

Elev
298.6'
Longest RWY
3,381'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,298.6'
MSL · field 298.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +10 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF PAHU

PAHU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAHL (HUSLIA) · 55.2 NM away. Conditions at PAHU may differ.

METAR · PAHL

Observed 21:56Z

PAHL 132156Z AUTO 05012G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP026 T01221022 TSNO $
Wind
050° @ 12G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
407 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 12 kt
RWY 36
001°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 001° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,299 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored181° / 1°3,381 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1815', trees, 0' from thr, 108' R of cntrln, slope 0
3615', trees, 0' from thr, 105' 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 18
PAHU · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Snow removal operations occur during winter; monitor the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is unlit.Show FAA
  • There is a 150 foot by 100 foot turnaround on the north side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A reflectors are 36 inches tall.Show FAA
  • The south safety area is soft and rutted.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHU

Answer card
ICAO
PAHU
Name
HUGHES
Location
HUGHES, ALASKA
Elevation
298.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,298.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,381 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

PAHU is the airport at Hughes, Alaska. Field elevation is 298.6 ft MSL. The field has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,381 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower, so self-announce on CTAF 122.9 and keep a close scan for traffic. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published for this field. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Taxiway A is unlit. The runway lights on 18/36 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. The rotating beacon is also CTAF-activated. Winter snow removal happens here, so monitor the CTAF if you are inbound in cold weather. The runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan on verifying services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. The south safety area is soft and rutted. There is also a 150 foot by 100 foot turnaround on the north side of the runway. For a first visit, treat this as a basic Alaska gravel strip with limited published approach support. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAHU in Hughes, Alaska?
PAHU has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,381 ft long and gravel.
Does PAHU have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAHU. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
Is Hughes airport towered?
No. PAHU has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at PAHU?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAHU. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at PAHU?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. The lights are activated by the CTAF. The rotating beacon is also CTAF-activated.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAHU?
No on-field FBOs are listed for PAHU. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should I know about landing on the gravel runway at PAHU?
Runway 18/36 is gravel. The runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Are there any winter operations issues at PAHU?
Yes. Snow removal operations occur during winter, so monitor CTAF closely. Taxiway A is unlit, which matters more after dark or in poor visibility.

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