PALR

VFR

CHANDALAR LAKE

CHANDALAR LAKE · ALASKA

Elev
1,920'
Longest RWY
3,000'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PALR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,920'
MSL · field 1,920' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF PALR

PALR does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PACX (COLDFOOT) · 42.5 NM away. Conditions at PALR may differ.

METAR · PACX

Observed 18:56Z

PACX 131856Z AUTO 06008G14KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2975
Wind
060° @ 8G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,752 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
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
WCR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF RUSSELL
Address
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 8 kt
RWY 03
035°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 035° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,920 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored35° / 215°3,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
038', brush, 0' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0
215', brush, 0' 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

Chart Supplement
PALR · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • The airport is unattended. There is no winter maintenance and only ski-equipped aircraft are permitted. The runway is not maintained and its condition is not monitored. A visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21The runway slopes downhill 4 percent from north to south.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runways 04 and 22 have nonstandard markings; thresholds are marked with reflective boards and there are no edge markers.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PALR

Answer card
ICAO
PALR
Name
CHANDALAR LAKE
Location
CHANDALAR LAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
1,920 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,920 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
22°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Chandalar Lake Airport (PALR) is at Chandalar Lake, Alaska. The field elevation is 1,920 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 3,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The airport is unattended. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is high enough that density altitude can matter on warm days. The runway also slopes downhill 4 percent from north to south. That can change your takeoff and landing picture. The runway is not maintained and its condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.

This is a ski-aircraft field in winter. Only ski-equipped aircraft are permitted then. There is no winter maintenance. Runway 04 and 22 have nonstandard markings. Thresholds are marked with reflective boards. There are no edge markers. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival if you need current field condition details or local operating notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Chandalar Lake (PALR)?
PALR has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 3,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface.
Is there a tower at Chandalar Lake Airport?
No. Chandalar Lake Airport is unattended and has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Does PALR have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PALR. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the field elevation at Chandalar Lake?
The field elevation is 1,920 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at PALR?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Can you land at Chandalar Lake in winter?
Only ski-equipped aircraft are permitted in winter. There is no winter maintenance, so check current field conditions with the airport operator before you go.
What runway condition notes should I know for PALR?
The runway is not maintained and its condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The runway also slopes downhill 4 percent from north to south.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Chandalar Lake?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current local support details.

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