PAHV

VFR

HEALY RIVER

HEALY · ALASKA

Elev
1,275'
Longest RWY
2,910'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHV
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,275'
MSL · field 1,275' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAHV

PAHV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAIN (MC KINLEY NTL PARK) · 8.3 NM away. Conditions at PAHV may differ.

METAR · PAIN

Observed 19:56Z

PAIN 131956Z AUTO 19008G18KT 10SM OVC055 12/M01 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP025 T01221006 TSNO $
Wind
190° @ 8G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,655 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, 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

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190° · 8 kt
RWY 15
156°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 156° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,275 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored156° / 336°2,910 ftASPH15 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1525', trees, 200' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
338', trees, 200' from thr, 115' 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 15
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
CHTR

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

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 14 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • The airport is located 2 statute miles southwest of Usibelli Mine.Show FAA
  • Turbulent winds are common in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Railroad tracks are 700 feet from the threshold and 20 feet above runway elevation.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on Runway 15/33 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFull service aviation gasoline and Jet A fuel are available during normal business hours from May to September and by call out year round and after hours. Call out fee may apply. Call 907-683-2359.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15/33 has nonstandard markings: the threshold is marked by panels, cones, and lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • A segmented circle is located 400 feet from the Runway 33 threshold, 200 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 15/33Numerous cracks in the asphalt have weeds and grass growing through the surface up to 12 inches tall.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHV

Answer card
ICAO
PAHV
Name
HEALY RIVER
Location
HEALY, ALASKA
Elevation
1,275 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,275 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,910 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Healy River Airport sits in Healy, Alaska at 1,275 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,910 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 14 degrees Celsius. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before landing is a good idea. The runway has nonstandard threshold markings on 15/33. The threshold is marked by panels, cones and lights. Medium intensity runway lights are activated by CTAF. Turbulent winds are common in the area. The airport is also 2 statute miles southwest of Usibelli Mine.

Fuel is available on the field. Full service avgas and Jet A are available during normal business hours from May to September. They are also available by call out year round and after hours. Call 907-683-2359 for current availability. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Expect a small-field Alaska environment. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAHV and can a small jet use it?
PAHV has one runway, 15/33, at 2,910 ft. That is a short strip for many jets. Performance planning matters. Check your numbers and the current field conditions before you go.
Does Healy River Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PAHV. Plan with the current Chart Supplement and your onboard equipment for the approach you intend to fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PAHV?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Is PAHV towered?
No. PAHV is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and lighting activation.
What fuel is available at Healy River Airport?
Full service avgas and Jet A are available on the field. They are available during normal business hours from May to September. They are also available by call out year round and after hours. Call 907-683-2359 for current availability.
Are there any runway condition or surface issues at PAHV?
Yes. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before landing. The remarks also note cracks in the asphalt with weeds and grass growing through the surface.
How are the runway lights activated at PAHV?
Medium intensity runway lights on Runway 15/33 are activated by CTAF. Use 122.9 for the light activation calls.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at PAHV?
Expect cold temperature corrections at or below minus 14 degrees Celsius. Turbulent winds are common in the area. The airport also has nonstandard threshold markings on Runway 15/33, so brief the runway carefully before arrival.

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