PAKW

MVFR

KLAWOCK

KLAWOCK · ALASKA

Elev
79.7'
Longest RWY
5,000'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAKW
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,079.7'
MSL · field 79.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PAKW

Current METAR

Observed 02:53Z

PAKW 140253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM OVC024 13/07 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP095 60001 T01280067 56001 TSNO
Wind
210° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-5 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AKW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH JOHNSON
Address
PO BOX 91, ALASKA DOT&PF, CRAIG AK 99921-0091

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 6 kt
RWY 20
199°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 199° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,080 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored19° / 199°5,000 ftASPH20 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
02PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 201' from thr, 60' R of cntrln, slope 0
20PAPI 4-box left(4°)15', road, 201' from thr, 60' 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 20
PAKW · 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
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below minus 10 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Birds and wildlife on and in vicinity of the airport. Report bird activity to the airport manager or flight service station.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight except with prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Paja on runway, taxiway, and parking apron not available.Show FAA
  • Irregular wind conditions.Show FAA
  • Recommended day and night operations only.Show FAA
  • Condition unmonitored; maintenance irregular; recommended visual inspection before use.Show FAA
  • High terrain exists in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated rotating beacon on CTAF.Show FAA
  • Activated precision approach path indicators for runway 02 and 20; medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20; windsock; apron lights on frequency 122.25.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20Slopes down 55 to 65 feet from thresholds to center. Expect downdraft and turbulence in vicinity of runway 02 touchdown zone.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Approach slope is zero to one. There is a road on the left side of runway zero to 200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 02Approach slope is zero to one. There are roads on both sides of runway zero to 200 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 20There is a 700 foot hill 2 miles northeast of the threshold of runway 20.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 precision approach path indicator unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAKW

Answer card
ICAO
PAKW
Name
KLAWOCK
Location
KLAWOCK, ALASKA
Elevation
79.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,079.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Klawock Airport sits in Klawock, Alaska at 79.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 5,000 ft long and asphalt. The field is non-towered. CTAF is 120.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has activated PAPI for both runway ends, medium intensity runway lights, apron lights on 122.25 and an activated rotating beacon on CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify services with the airport operator or the field directly before you go.

First-time pilots should pay close attention to the published terrain and obstacle notes. The runway environment includes roads near both ends. Runway 20 also has a 700 ft hill about 2 miles northeast of the threshold. The field is also marked for irregular wind conditions, so expect the pattern and landing picture to change quickly. Cold temperature corrections apply at or below minus 10 degrees Celsius. The airport is closed to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Aircraft over 12,500 lb require prior permission from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAKW and how long is it?
PAKW has one runway, 02/20. It is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does Klawock Airport have a tower?
No. PAKW is non-towered, so use CTAF 120.9 for traffic calls and airport self-announce procedures.
Is there an ILS at PAKW?
No ILS approaches are published for Klawock Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAKW?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for PAKW. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting does Klawock Airport have?
Runway 02/20 has medium intensity runway lights. There are also activated PAPI units for both ends. Apron lights are on 122.25. An activated rotating beacon is on CTAF.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAKW?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Are there any runway or terrain cautions at PAKW?
Yes. The published remarks note roads near both runway ends. They also note irregular wind conditions. A 700 ft hill sits about 2 miles northeast of the runway 20 threshold. Expect a careful approach setup.
Are there any weight or passenger limits at Klawock Airport?
Yes. The airport is closed to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats. Aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight need prior permission from the airport manager.

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