PAIN Mc Kinley Ntl Park Airport

Before you fly into PAIN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,720'

MSL · field 1,720' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF PAIN

Current METAR

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: 2,207 ft
Ceiling: 5,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

PAIN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAFA (FAIRBANKS INTL) · 70.6 NM away. Conditions at PAIN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PAFA 131720Z 1318/1424 03005KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120 FM140800 02006KT P6SM OVC050

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–14 08:00Z

Wind: 030° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 12,000 ft, Few clouds 9,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM NE
VFR sectional: ANCHORAGE
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: INR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SUPERINTENDENT, DENALI NAT. PARK
Phone: 907-683-9581
Address: PO BOX 9, DENALI NATL PARK AK 99755

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 8 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

PAIN · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

PAIN · CHART_SUPP

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
Other services: CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

122.725 north and 123.65 south are designated aircraft communication frequencies in Denali National Park.Show FAA
Canyon is south and west; subject to strong downdrafts.Show FAA
Private rotorwing use is for emergency use only.Show FAA
All traffic patterns are to the east; terrain clearance is required.Show FAA
Commercial or business use is not authorized except with a National Park Service permit.Show FAA
Frequent pedestrian and wildlife traffic is present on the runway.Show FAA
Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA

Runway surface & condition

16/34Caution aircraft parking is along runway edges. Overruns are not authorized.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

34Mountain terrain is 10,500 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
16Damaged faded cones are present at runway 16 end.Show FAA
34Damaged faded cones are present at runway 34 end.Show FAA

Other notes

16/34Grass encroachment is present on both sides of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAIN

Answer card

ICAO: PAIN
Name: MC KINLEY NTL PARK
Location: MCKINLEY PARK, ALASKA
Elevation: 1,720 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,720 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 27°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: –

Mc Kinley Ntl Park Airport is in McKinley Park, Alaska. Field elevation is 1,720 ft MSL. There are no runways listed in the current facts, so verify the usable landing surface and length with the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest traffic pattern guidance before arrival. The published remarks matter here. Aircraft parking is along runway edges. Overruns are not authorized. All traffic patterns are to the east. Terrain clearance is required. The canyon lies south and west. Strong downdrafts can be an issue there. Mountain terrain is noted 10,500 feet from the runway end on one side. Grass encroachment is present on both sides of the runway. Damaged faded cones are reported at both runway ends.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival for current services. Commercial or business use is not authorized except with a National Park Service permit. Frequent pedestrian and wildlife traffic is present on the runway, so keep your scan tight on final and on rollout. The FAA weather camera is available online for a current look at field conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at PAIN?

PAIN sits at 1,720 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially if you are arriving with a heavy load or on a warm day.

Is there a published pattern altitude at Mc Kinley Ntl Park Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. The airport also has east traffic patterns and terrain clearance requirements.

Does PAIN have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for PAIN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you depart.

What is the CTAF at PAIN?

CTAF is 122.9. The remarks also list 122.725 north and 123.65 south as designated aircraft communication frequencies in Denali National Park.

What should I know about runway use at Mc Kinley Ntl Park Airport?

The remarks say aircraft parking is along runway edges. Overruns are not authorized. Grass encroachment is present on both sides of the runway. Expect a rougher surface environment.

Are there terrain or wind hazards near PAIN?

Yes. The canyon is south and west. The remarks warn of strong downdrafts there. Mountain terrain is also noted 10,500 feet from the runway end.

Can I use PAIN for commercial or business flying?

Commercial or business use is not authorized unless you have a National Park Service permit. Verify that status before planning any paid or business operation.

Are there FBOs on the field at PAIN?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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