PAOB

VFR

KOBUK

KOBUK · ALASKA

Elev
142.2'
Longest RWY
4,020'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAOB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,142.2'
MSL · field 142.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +12 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PAOB

PAOB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGH (SHUNGNAK) · 6.4 NM away. Conditions at PAOB may differ.

METAR · PAGH

Observed 01:56Z

PAGH 140156Z AUTO 10012G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 T01441022
Wind
100° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
416 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR
No TAF on file for this station.

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
OTZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALVIN WERNEKE
Address
BOX 55, KOTZUBUE AK 99752

Flight service · Hours

FSS OTZ
KOTZEBUE907-442-33101-800-478-7460
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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100° · 12 kt
RWY 09
095°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 095° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,142 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored95° / 275°4,020 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
096', brush, 0' from thr, 126' R of cntrln, slope 0
2725', brush, 0' from thr, 126' 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 09
PAOB · IAP
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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
  • Not published
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.

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

  • Float plane operations occur on the lake.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 37 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Parallel power line is north of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09There is a dip abeam the slough at runway 09 end.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 · PAOB

Answer card
ICAO
PAOB
Name
KOBUK
Location
KOBUK, ALASKA
Elevation
142.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,142.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,020 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

PAOB is the airport serving Kobuk, Alaska. The field elevation is 142.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 4,020 ft long and gravel. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on self-sufficiency before you go. The published remarks matter here. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea. There is a parallel power line north of the runway. Runway 09 has a dip abeam the slough at the departure end. Float plane operations also occur on the lake, so expect mixed traffic in the area. The airport is cold-weather sensitive. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 37 degrees Celsius.

This is a remote Alaska field with gravel surface and no tower. Check density altitude, surface condition and winds before committing. The runway lights on 09/27 are medium intensity. They are activated by CTAF. A weather camera is available online for a current look at conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAOB and how long is it?
PAOB has one runway. Runway 09/27 is gravel and 4,020 ft long.
Does KOBUK Airport have a control tower?
No. PAOB is not towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at PAOB?
No ILS approaches are published at PAOB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other published approach details before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAOB?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway lights does PAOB have?
Runway 09/27 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KOBUK?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a pilot watch for on final to runway 09/27?
The published remarks call out a parallel power line north of the runway. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is recommended.
Is PAOB a cold weather airport?
Yes. The published remarks say altitude correction is required at or below minus 37 degrees Celsius. Plan with cold-weather performance in mind and verify the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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