PAHX

VFR

SHAGELUK

SHAGELUK · ALASKA

Elev
78.6'
Longest RWY
3,400'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:02Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,078.6'
MSL · field 78.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF PAHX

Current METAR

Observed 23:02Z

PAHX 132302Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM -RA FEW030 BKN038 OVC047 10/06 A2956 RMK AO2 RAB2219 SLP010 P0001 T01000056
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.56 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-56 ft
Ceiling
3,800 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 N
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SHX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIK WEINGARTH
Address
PO BOX 192, UNALAKLEET AK 99684

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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000° · 4 kt
RWY 34
345°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 345° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,079 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored165° / 345°3,400 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1638', trees, 0' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 0
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)20', brush, 0' from thr, 217' 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 16
PAHX · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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 unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Seaplane base operations occur in the Innoko River adjacent to the village.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Flooding occurs during breakup. The surface is soft after heavy rain.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 34 has a runway end identifier light and a precision approach path indicator. Runways 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHX

Answer card
ICAO
PAHX
Name
SHAGELUK
Location
SHAGELUK, ALASKA
Elevation
78.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,078.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Shageluk Airport sits in Shageluk, Alaska. Field elevation is 78.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,400 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. No tower is published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published for PAHX. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lighting notes matter here. Runway 34 has an end identifier light and a PAPI. Runways 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights. The field also has a published note that runway condition is unmonitored. Plan a visual inspection before landing.

This airport is in a remote Alaska setting. Flooding can happen during breakup. The surface can be soft after heavy rain. Seaplane base operations also occur in the Innoko River next to the village. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local support or fuel details. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a short-field, surface-condition-sensitive stop and verify the latest field status before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAHX Shageluk Airport?
PAHX has one runway. It is 16/34 and it is 3,400 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface.
Does PAHX have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAHX. Check the current Chart Supplement if you need the latest approach picture before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Shageluk Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for PAHX. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Shageluk Airport towered?
No. PAHX has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What should I know about runway condition at PAHX?
Runway condition is unmonitored. The published remarks recommend a visual inspection before landing. The surface can also be soft after heavy rain.
Is there lighting at PAHX for night operations?
Yes. Runways 16 and 34 have medium intensity runway lights. Runway 34 also has a runway end identifier light and a PAPI.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Shageluk Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current local support.
Does flooding affect PAHX?
Yes. The published remarks say flooding occurs during breakup. That is a real planning item for a first-time arrival in this part of Alaska.

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