PAOH

VFR

HOONAH

HOONAH · ALASKA

Elev
21.5'
Longest RWY
3,367'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAOH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,021.5'
MSL · field 21.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF PAOH

Current METAR

Observed 19:56Z

PAOH 131956Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -RA BKN033 OVC046 11/06 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE27B45 SLP087 P0000 T01110056 $
Wind
280° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-292 ft
Ceiling
3,300 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 SE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HNH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM COUTLEE
Address
6860 GLACIER HWY, JUNEAU AK 99801-7999

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 3 kt
RWY 24
238°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 238° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,022 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored58° / 238°3,367 ftASPH06 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 4-box left(4°)105', trees, 1080' from thr, 356' R of cntrln, slope 8
2418', trees, 200' from thr, 120' 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
PAOH · 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
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

  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Paja onto the runway; taxiway and aircraft parking apron are prohibited.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight except with prior permission from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • High terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Airport condition is not maintained; maintenance is on an irregular basis; daylight operations and prior visual inspection are recommended.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft operations over 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • See general notice for enroute CTAF frequencies.Show FAA
  • Unlighted 6 cable zipline 2 nautical miles northwest from 200 to 1,600 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 06 and 24; precision approach path indicator is on runway 06; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 06 and 24 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Safety area is 150 feet by 3,600 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24Nonstandard irregularly spaced runway edge lights on runway 24.Show FAA
  • 06Nonstandard irregularly spaced runway edge lights on runway 06.Show FAA
  • 06Runway 06 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 2 degrees right of centerline; the precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5.8 nautical miles; it does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 5.8 nautical miles.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAOH

Answer card
ICAO
PAOH
Name
HOONAH
Location
HOONAH, ALASKA
Elevation
21.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,021.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,367 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Hoonah Airport sits in Hoonah, Alaska. The field elevation is 21.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 3,367 ft long and paved. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. The airport has a runway end identifier light system on 06 and 24. Medium intensity runway lights are also installed. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway 06 also has a precision approach path indicator. The published remarks say it is unusable beyond 2 degrees right of centerline. It does not provide obstruction clearance beyond 5.8 NM.

There are no on-field FBOs listed, so plan to confirm services with the airport operator before you go. The Chart Supplement notes high terrain in all quadrants. Wildlife is also in the area. Airport condition is not maintained on a regular schedule, so daylight operations and a prior visual inspection are recommended. The field is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight unless you have prior permission from the airport manager. It is also closed to aircraft over 30 passenger seats. A weather camera is available online for a current look at the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAOH Hoonah Airport?
PAOH has one runway, 06/24. It is 3,367 ft long and paved. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Hoonah Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PAOH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAOH?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Is PAOH towered?
No. PAOH is non-towered. CTAF is 122.7.
Which runway lighting is available at Hoonah Airport?
Runways 06 and 24 have medium intensity runway lights. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are also installed on both ends.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAOH?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What operational limits should I know before flying into PAOH?
The field is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight unless you have prior permission from the airport manager. It is also closed to aircraft over 30 passenger seats. The airport condition is not maintained on a regular basis, so a daylight arrival and a prior visual inspection are recommended.
What hazards should I expect at Hoonah Airport?
The Chart Supplement notes high terrain in all quadrants. Wildlife is also in the vicinity of the runway. There is also an unlighted 6 cable zipline about 2 NM northwest that runs from 200 to 1,600 ft.

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