PAQT

MVFR

NUIQSUT

NUIQSUT · ALASKA

Elev
45.4'
Longest RWY
4,589'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:00Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAQT
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,045.4'
MSL · field 45.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +20 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF PAQT

Current METAR

Observed 21:00Z

PAQT 132100Z AUTO 06020G30KT 4SM HZ CLR M07/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 08030/2055 T10721111 TSNO $
Wind
060° @ 20G30 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
-7°C / -11°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-2,646 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 S
VFR sectional
POINT BARROW
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
AQT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE AHMAOGAK
Address
BOX 69, BARROW AK 99723

Flight service · Hours

FSS SCC
DEADHORSE907-659-2401LC659-2401
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 20 kt
RWY 05
049°M
Head/Tail
+20 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 049° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,045 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored49° / 229°4,589 ftGRAVEL05 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSF
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 05
PAQT · 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
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

  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Birds and caribou are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deadhorse Flight Service Station local phone number is 907 659-2401. Fairbanks Flight Service Station phone number is 1-866-248-6516.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The MALSF lighting system is active on runway 05, REIL lighting is on runway 23, PAPI is available on runways 05 and 23, and medium intensity runway lighting is on runways 05 and 23. Use the CTAF frequency for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 100-foot lighted tower located 847 feet north of the threshold of runway 23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airspace determination is pending.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone extension is 342.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAQT

Answer card
ICAO
PAQT
Name
NUIQSUT
Location
NUIQSUT, ALASKA
Elevation
45.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,045.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,589 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
060° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Nuiqsut Airport sits in Nuiqsut, Alaska at 45.4 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,589 ft of gravel, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published lighting is useful for night work. MALSF is active on runway 05. REIL is on runway 23. PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lighting is also available on 05 and 23. The runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use caution with local traffic and verify the current pattern altitude before arrival. Airspace determination is pending, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement or the current sectional before you go. Birds and caribou are present on and near the airport. There is also a 100-foot lighted tower 847 feet north of the runway 23 threshold. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field for current fuel and service availability. The manager phone extension is 342. For flight service, use Deadhorse FSS at 907 659-2401 or Fairbanks FSS at 1-866-248-6516.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAQT Nuiqsut Airport?
PAQT has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,589 ft long and gravel surfaced.
Is there an ILS at Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)?
No ILS approaches are published for PAQT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PAQT?
Pattern altitude is not published for PAQT. The facts provided note a standard 1,000 ft AGL assumption for light piston aircraft, but verify the current Chart Supplement before flying.
Does PAQT have a control tower?
No. PAQT is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and traffic awareness.
What runway lighting is available at Nuiqsut Airport?
Runway 05 has MALSF lighting. Runway 23 has REIL. PAPI is available on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lighting is also available on 05 and 23.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAQT?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field for current service and fuel availability.
What should a pilot watch for when landing at PAQT?
Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before landing. Birds and caribou are present on and near the airport. There is also a 100-foot lighted tower 847 feet north of the runway 23 threshold.
Is airspace class published for PAQT?
Airspace determination is pending in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement or the current sectional before flight.

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