PAMX

VFR

MCCARTHY

MCCARTHY · ALASKA

Elev
1,532.8'
Longest RWY
3,501'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:00Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PAMX MCCARTHY showing runway layout — runways 01/19
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAMX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,532.8'
MSL · field 1,532.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF PAMX

PAMX does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CYXQ (BEAVER CREEK) · 81.9 NM away. Conditions at PAMX may differ.

METAR · CYXQ

Observed 17:00Z

CYXQ 271700Z 30003KT 250V350 25SM FEW050 SCT150 BKN250 17/11 A2979 RMK CU1AC2CI4 SLP097 DENSITY ALT 3000FT
Wind
300° @ 3 kt
Visibility
25 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,302 ft
Ceiling
25,000 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
MXY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHAD HELLER
Address
PO BOX 7, GLENALLEN AK 99588

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 3 kt
RWY 19
190°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 190° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,533 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored10° / 190°3,501 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
016', brush, 0' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0
197', brush, 0' from thr, 110' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAMX MCCARTHY in MCCARTHY, ALASKA, showing runways 01/19 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
PAMX · 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
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

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

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • WILDLIFE INVOF RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01APCH OVR OLD MCCARTHY ARPT.
  • 19MT 2 MI FM RWY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAMX

Answer card
ICAO
PAMX
Name
MCCARTHY
Location
MCCARTHY, ALASKA
Elevation
1,532.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,532.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

McCarthy Airport sits in McCarthy, Alaska at 1,532.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,501 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The field is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston ops unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a backcountry-style strip with a few things worth planning for. The published remarks say runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is smart. Wildlife is in the area. There is also a mountain about 2 miles from the runway. The approach is over the old McCarthy airport, so brief that geometry before you go in. No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify fuel and ground support with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before departure. For first-time arrivals, treat this like a field where surface condition, terrain and local traffic awareness matter more than routine tower coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at McCarthy Airport (PAMX)?
PAMX has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,501 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Does McCarthy Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAMX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAMX?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAMX. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is McCarthy Airport towered?
No. PAMX is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What should I know about runway condition at McCarthy Airport?
The published remarks say runway condition is unmonitored. Plan to inspect the surface visually before landing and be ready for a gravel-dirt strip.
Are there terrain or wildlife concerns at PAMX?
Yes. Wildlife is reported near the runway. A mountain is also about 2 miles from the runway, so terrain awareness matters on arrival and departure.
Which way is the approach at McCarthy Airport?
The published remarks say the approach is over the old McCarthy airport. Brief that path before arrival so you are set up early.
Are there any on-field FBOs at McCarthy Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed for PAMX. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone for current support and fuel availability.

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