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 17:56Z

PAIN 271756Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM -RA OVC039 13/11 A2980 RMK AO2 RAB28 SLP093 P0000 60000 T01330106 10144 20117 53001 TSNO $

Wind: VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 13°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.80 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,042 ft
Ceiling: 3,900 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 27 06:00Z–28 12:00Z

TAF PAFA 270523Z 2706/2812 02003KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 FM271600 24007KT 6SM -SHRA OVC070 FM271900 24011KT 5SM -RA SCT030 OVC050 FM280300 24014KT 5SM -RA BR SCT020 OVC035

BASEVFR

27 06:00Z–27 16:00Z

Wind: 020° at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 12,000 ft, Scattered 7,000 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

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

000° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

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

CANYON S & W; SUBJECT TO STRONG DOWNDRAFTS.
COML OR BUS USE NA; EXC NATL PARK SVC PERMIT.
FREQUENT PEDESTRIAN & WILDLIFE TFC ON RY.
ALL TFC PATS E; TRRN CLNC.
122.725 N & 123.65 S DSGND ACFT COM IN DENALI NATL PARK.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
PVT ROTORWING EMERG USE ONLY.

Runway surface & condition

16/34CTN: ACFT PRKG ALG RWY EDGES. OVRNS NA.

Approach & departure obstructions

34MT 10500 FT FM RWY END.
16DMGD FADED CONES.
34DMGD FADED CONES.

Other notes

16/34GRASS ENCROACHMENT BOTH SIDES.

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: 000° at 5 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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