Runway 18 at PAOT is the northbound end of Ralph Wien Memorial in Kotzebue, Alaska. The opposite end is Runway 36. Runway 18 has a magnetic heading of 194°. Length is 3,876 ft. Surface is GRVL. Pattern direction is left traffic, standard. No ILS is published for this end.
PAOT is Ralph Wien Memorial. Field elevation is 15.4 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 18 is 11.2 ft MSL. This page is for Runway 18 only. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18
Based on the current METAR wind at PAOT.
- Headwind
- -3.6 kt
- Crosswind
- 3.5 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 136°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 36
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 183°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 93°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (3°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 183°M for Runway 18
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 18 at PAOT?
Runway 18 at PAOT has a magnetic heading of 194°.
Is Runway 18 at PAOT left or right traffic?
Runway 18 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What is the length of Runway 18 at PAOT?
Runway 18 is 3,876 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 18 at PAOT?
The surface is GRVL.
Does Runway 18 have an ILS approach at PAOT?
No ILS is published for Runway 18 at PAOT.
What is the opposite runway end to Runway 18 at PAOT?
The opposite end is Runway 36.