PAKX

VFR

WILDER RUNWAY

PORT ALSWORTH · ALASKA

Elev
288'
Longest RWY
3,849'06R/24L
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAKX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,288'
MSL · field 288' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06R
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF PAKX

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

PAKX 140415Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 10/M02 A2960 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
154 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
05K

Airport manager

Name
DAVID WILDER
Address
3323 DRY CREEK, PORT ALSWORTH AK 99653

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
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
090° · 5 kt
RWY 06R
062°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06R

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06R · 062° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,288 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06R/24LFavored62° / 242°3,849 ftGRVL06R R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06R25', trees, 0' from thr, 51' R of cntrln, slope 0
24L41', trees, 0' from thr, 122' 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 06R
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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
100LLA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Lake Clark weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • All operations maintain the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Runway unattended. Visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Minimal winter maintenance.Show FAA
  • A 3000-foot dirt and gravel runway separate is owned and operated one quarter mile north and parallel to runway 06R/24L.Show FAA
  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06R/24LRunway 06R/24L is soft during spring.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24LVehicle traffic crosses the approach end of runway 24L; not visible from the other end.Show FAA
  • 06RReflective cones outline one side of runway 06R; runway ends are unmarked.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager is Dave Wilder, phone 907-351-0493.Show FAA
  • 06R/24LRunway surface is gravel and dirt.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAKX

Answer card
ICAO
PAKX
Name
WILDER RUNWAY
Location
PORT ALSWORTH, ALASKA
Elevation
288 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,288 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06R/24L · 3,849 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06R

Wilder Runway sits at Port Alsworth, Alaska. Field elevation is 288 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 06R/24L, which is 3,849 ft long and surfaced with gravel and dirt. There is no control tower. All operations use CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a cold-temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius. The runway is unattended, so a visual inspection before landing is a good habit. Published remarks also say runway 06R/24L can be soft in spring. Reflective cones outline one side of runway 06R. The runway ends are unmarked. Vehicle traffic crosses the approach end of runway 24L. That crossing is not visible from the opposite end.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival if you need services. A separate 3,000-foot dirt and gravel runway is owned and operated one quarter mile north and parallel to 06R/24L. For current weather camera views, Lake Clark weather cameras are available online. For any current operational notes, verify the latest Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAKX Wilder Runway?
PAKX has one runway, 06R/24L and it is 3,849 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at Wilder Runway in Port Alsworth?
No. PAKX is non-towered. Pilots use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at PAKX?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does PAKX have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Wilder Runway. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you fly.
What runway surface should I expect at PAKX?
Runway 06R/24L is gravel and dirt. The published remarks also say it can be soft in spring. Plan for a careful surface check on arrival.
Are there any special hazards on runway 24L at PAKX?
Yes. Vehicle traffic crosses the approach end of runway 24L. It is not visible from the other end. The runway ends are also unmarked, so a close visual scan is smart on final and on rollout.
Is there self-serve fuel or an FBO on the field at PAKX?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.
What should I know about cold weather operations at PAKX?
This is a cold-temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius. Verify performance planning before departure.

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