PANU

VFR

NULATO

NULATO · ALASKA

Elev
405.9'
Longest RWY
4,011'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PANU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,405.9'
MSL · field 405.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF PANU

Current METAR

Observed 23:56Z

PANU 132356Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM SCT080 13/00 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP927 T01280000 10139 20083 56005
Wind
060° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
685 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, 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° · 9 kt
RWY 03
029°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 029° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,406 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored29° / 209°4,011 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
036', brush, 0' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
216', brush, 0' from thr, 210' 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 03
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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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Snow removal operations occur during winter; monitor the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PANU

Answer card
ICAO
PANU
Name
NULATO
Location
NULATO, ALASKA
Elevation
405.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,405.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 4,011 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Nulato Airport sits in Nulato, Alaska. The field elevation is 405.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 4,011 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway lights on 03/21 are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF. Winter snow removal happens here, so listen on CTAF for field updates. The runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before landing is a good idea. A weather camera is available through the FAA weather camera system.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need local support. This is a gravel strip in a remote Alaska setting. Plan for surface condition checks, seasonal snow and the usual backcountry-style margin for weather and performance. The airport has been established since before 1959, which tells you it has long local use but not modern towered-field services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PANU and how long is it?
PANU has one runway, 03/21. It is 4,011 ft long and gravel.
Does Nulato Airport have a control tower?
No. PANU is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic and runway lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at PANU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight, or plan standard traffic pattern altitude unless local guidance says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Nulato Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PANU. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
How do you turn on the runway lights at PANU?
Medium intensity runway lights on 03/21 are activated by CTAF. Use 122.9 for the light activation procedure.
Is runway condition monitored at Nulato Airport?
No. The facts say runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before landing.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PANU?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a pilot watch for when flying into PANU in winter?
Snow removal operations occur during winter. Monitor CTAF for field updates and be ready to assess the gravel surface before landing.

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