PAQH

MVFR

QUINHAGAK

QUINHAGAK · ALASKA

Elev
43.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAQH
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,043.2'
MSL · field 43.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 12
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAQH

Current METAR

Observed 07:56Z

PAQH 140756Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN024 BKN030 OVC038 04/04 A2961 RMK AO2 RAB07E50 SLP028 P0000 T00390039 400890017
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-882 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AQH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM DEBILT
Address
PO BOX 149, QUINHAGAK AK 99655

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 5 kt
RWY 12
123°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 123° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,043 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored123° / 303°4,000 ftGRVLStandard L

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 12
PAQH · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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 at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • For landing fee information, call 907-556-2375.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 12/30 are activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12Runway 12 has other marking type.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 has other marking type.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 12/30Large swells across the runway and extending along the majority of the runway length; heaves and dips along the entire length.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAQH

Answer card
ICAO
PAQH
Name
QUINHAGAK
Location
QUINHAGAK, ALASKA
Elevation
43.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,043.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 12

Quinhagak Airport sits in Quinhagak, Alaska. Field elevation is 43.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 4,000 ft long and gravel. No tower is published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published. 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 published runway headings are 134° magnetic for 12 and 314° magnetic for 30. The rotating beacon is activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are also activated on CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the field directly before arrival for current services. The Chart Supplement remarks also note large swells across the runway and heaves and dips along much of its length. That matters here. Plan for a rough surface and stay alert during rollout and takeoff. Runway 12 and runway 30 also have other marking types published, so verify the runway markings before you go in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Quinhagak Airport (PAQH)?
PAQH has one runway, 12/30. It is 4,000 ft long and gravel.
Does PAQH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAQH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Is Quinhagak Airport towered?
No tower is published for PAQH. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the field elevation at PAQH?
Field elevation is 43.2 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at Quinhagak Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about the runway surface at PAQH?
The published remarks say there are large swells across the runway with heaves and dips along most of its length. Plan for a rough gravel surface and use extra caution on landing and takeoff.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Quinhagak Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
How do the lights work at PAQH?
The rotating beacon is activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 12/30 are also activated on CTAF.

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