PAOC

MVFR

PORTAGE CREEK

PORTAGE CREEK · ALASKA

Elev
129'
Longest RWY
1,920'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAOC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,129'
MSL · field 129' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAOC

PAOC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFWS (SOUTH NAKNEK NR 2) · 25.2 NM away. Conditions at PAOC may differ.

METAR · PFWS

Observed 05:56Z

PFWS 140556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC021 06/04 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP029 60000 T00610039 10078 20061 51015
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-536 ft
Ceiling
2,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 E
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
DLG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HARDIN
Address
BOX 250, DILLINGHAM AK 99576

Flight service · Hours

FSS DLG
DILLINGHAM907-842-5275LC842-5275
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 10
091°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,129 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2891° / 271°1,920 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L
01/196° / 186°1,470 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
108', brush, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2810', brush, 0' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 0
0125', trees, 0' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0
196', brush, 0' from thr, 85' 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
PAOC · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Runway condition is not maintained; visual inspection prior to use is recommended. There is no maintenance on the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 10 and runway 01 safety areas are soft and may be unusable. Runway 28 safety area is eroding near the bluff.Show FAA
  • Runway is very soft; deep ruts may develop when surface is wet.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Brush and trees are encroaching on all runway surfaces.Show FAA
  • No snow removal on runway 10/28.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Runway slopes up to the east end 1.5 percent. There is no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01Runway 01/19 is marked with reflective orange cones.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 is marked with reflective orange cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Vegetation is overgrowing the segmented circle.Show FAA
  • 01/19Runway 01/19 surface has ruts 4 inches to 6 inches deep 300 feet from the threshold of runway 01 where aircraft turn around for takeoff.Show FAA
  • 10/28Runway 10/28 is very soft with deep loose gravel. The first 200 feet of runway 28 is closed with brush growing on edges.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · PAOC

Answer card
ICAO
PAOC
Name
PORTAGE CREEK
Location
PORTAGE CREEK, ALASKA
Elevation
129 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,129 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 1,920 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Portage Creek Airport sits in Portage Creek, Alaska. Field elevation is 129 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 1,920 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

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. The field is rough and not maintained. A preflight walk or low pass inspection makes sense before committing. Runway 10/28 is very soft with deep loose gravel. The first 200 feet of runway 28 is closed with brush along the edges. Runway 10/28 also slopes up toward the east end. There is no line of sight between runway ends.

Runway 01/19 is 1,470 ft long. It is marked with reflective orange cones. Runway 01 also has deep ruts reported about 300 feet from the threshold where aircraft turn around for takeoff. Brush and trees are encroaching on all runway surfaces. No snow removal is provided on runway 10/28. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go. A weather camera is available online for a current look at field conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at PAOC and how long is it?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at Portage Creek Airport. It is 1,920 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Does PAOC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAOC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Portage Creek Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAOC. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is PAOC towered?
No. Portage Creek Airport does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runway should I expect to be rough at PAOC?
Both runways are reported as soft and not maintained. Runway 10/28 has deep loose gravel. Runway 01/19 has ruts 4 inches to 6 inches deep about 300 feet from the threshold of runway 01.
Are there any runway hazards at Portage Creek Airport?
Yes. Brush and trees are encroaching on all runway surfaces. Runway 28 has the first 200 feet closed with brush along the edges. Runway 10 and runway 01 safety areas are soft. Runway 28 safety area is eroding near the bluff.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAOC?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Is there a weather camera for PAOC?
Yes. The published remarks say a weather camera is available on the internet. Use that plus a visual inspection before landing, since the runway is not maintained.

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