PAML

VFR

MANLEY HOT SPRINGS

MANLEY HOT SPRINGS · ALASKA

Elev
275.3'
Longest RWY
3,400'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:52Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAML
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,275.3'
MSL · field 275.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +0 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF PAML

PAML does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PATA (RALPH M CALHOUN MEML) · 38.6 NM away. Conditions at PAML may differ.

METAR · PATA

Observed 19:52Z

PATA 131952Z 11008KT 10SM BKN075 BKN140 08/M03 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP026 T00831028 PNO $
Wind
110° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-102 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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 SW
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (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

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110° · 8 kt
RWY 36
003°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 003° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,275 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored183° / 3°3,400 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1815', road, 0' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 0
364', brush, 4' from thr, 118' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 18
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • The ski strip parallel and west of runway 18/36 is closed and not usable.Show FAA
  • The airport is maintained in winter for wheel aircraft.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 18/36 and the windsock is on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is treated with dust palliative.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAML

Answer card
ICAO
PAML
Name
MANLEY HOT SPRINGS
Location
MANLEY HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA
Elevation
275.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,275.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Manley Hot Springs Airport sits in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. Field elevation is 275.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,400 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,275 ft MSL based on the field elevation, but verify before you fly. The airport is maintained in winter for wheel aircraft. Runway 18/36 is treated with dust palliative. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea. The ski strip parallel and west of runway 18/36 is closed and not usable.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 21 degrees Celsius. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36. The windsock is on the CTAF frequency. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan on coordinating directly with the airport operator or checking current field status before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAML and how long is it?
PAML has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,400 ft long and gravel.
Does Manley Hot Springs Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PAML. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAML?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is PAML towered?
No. PAML has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Are there runway lights at Manley Hot Springs Airport?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36. The windsock is on the CTAF frequency.
Is PAML usable in winter for wheels?
Yes. The airport is maintained in winter for wheel aircraft. The runway is also treated with dust palliative.
What should a pilot know about runway condition at PAML?
Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The ski strip parallel and west of runway 18/36 is closed and not usable.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAML?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current service availability.

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