PAIW Wales Airport | Wales, Alaska

Before you fly into PAIW

Conditions

IFR

IFR only · VFR stays grounded

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,025.8'

MSL · field 25.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +12 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF PAIW

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

PAIW 280756Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM OVC009 06/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP147 T00560056

Wind: 040° @ 14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 6°C / 6°C
Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -1,098 ft
Ceiling: 900 ft AGL
Rules: IFR

PAIW does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAOM (NOME) · 94.5 NM away. Conditions at PAIW may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF PAOM 280520Z 2806/2906 25009KT 5SM -RA BR OVC006 FM290100 24007KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC010 AMD NOT SKED

BASEIFR

28 06:00Z–29 01:00Z

Wind: 250° at 9 kt
Visibility: 5 SM
Sky: Overcast 600 ft
Weather: light rain, mist

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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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: NOME
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: IWK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GEORGE KOST
Phone: 907-443-3431
Address: PO BOX 1048, NOME AK 99762

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME: NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

040° · 14 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 36

000°M

Head/Tail

+12 kt

Crosswind

7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	180° / 0°	3,990 ft	GRAVEL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(3°)	—	15', road, 600' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 40

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAIW WALES in WALES, ALASKA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

PAIW · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

PAIW · IAP

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: 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.

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

EASTERLY WINDS MAY CAUSE SEVERE TURBULENCE IN VICINITY OF RWY.
HIGH TERRAIN SE THRU E.
RY CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
WIND SOCK LIGHTING INOPERATIVE, WIND SOCK MAY BE MISSING
SEVERAL RWY LIGHTS BROKEN.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.

Other notes

WIND SOCK LGT MAY BE OTS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAIW

Answer card

ICAO: PAIW
Name: WALES
Location: WALES, ALASKA
Elevation: 25.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,025.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,990 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: IFR
Current wind: 040° at 14 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

Wales Airport sits in Wales, Alaska. The field elevation is 25.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,990 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is in a cold area. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius. High terrain is located southeast through east of the airport. That matters on departure and when planning a low pass or go-around.

Published remarks also call out several runway lights that are broken. Runway conditions are not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a smart move. Easterly winds may bring severe turbulence near runway 18/36. The wind sock light may be out of service. The wind sock may also be missing. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36. PAPI and REIL are activated on runways 18 and 36 via CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need fuel or other services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAIW and how long is it?

PAIW has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,990 ft long and gravel.

Does Wales Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for PAIW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at PAIW?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is PAIW towered or uncontrolled?

PAIW has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for traffic advisories and airport self-announce calls.

What should I know about runway conditions at Wales Airport?

Runway conditions are not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before landing. Several runway lights are also reported broken.

Are there terrain or wind issues near PAIW?

Yes. High terrain is located southeast through east of the airport. Easterly winds may cause severe turbulence in the vicinity of runway 18/36.

Is there self-serve fuel or an FBO on the field at PAIW?

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.

What lighting is available at PAIW at night?

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36. PAPI and REIL are activated on runways 18 and 36 via CTAF. The wind sock light may be out of service.

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