PASC

MVFR

DEADHORSE

DEADHORSE · ALASKA

Elev
67.4'
Longest RWY
6,500'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PASC DEADHORSE showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PASC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,067.4'
MSL · field 67.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF PASC

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

PASC 272153Z 02009KT 10SM FEW007 SCT022 OVC030 03/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00330000 $
Wind
020° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-1,530 ft
Ceiling
3,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
POINT BARROW
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SCC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM PARAULT
Address
POUCH 340002, PRUDHOE BAY AK 99734

Flight service · Hours

FSS SCC
DEADHORSE907-659-2401LC659-2401
Attendance
  • 0600-1830

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 9 kt
RWY 06
058°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 058° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,067 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored58° / 238°6,500 ftASPH06 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
066,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
246,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PASC DEADHORSE in DEADHORSE, ALASKA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 06
LD · CAT I
SCC
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
PASC · 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
100A
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT; CARIBOU ON RWY & MOV AREAS.
  • WX OBS WHEN DEADHORSE FSS CLSD - 133.55 OR 907-659-2401.
  • ARPT MAINT 0600-1830; AFT HR - AMGR.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • ARFF SVC PPR IN WRITING - AMGR.
  • AVN CNTR PVT PPR - 907-538-3600.
  • TSA REGULATED; SEE 49 CFR 1542. ALL GATES & DOORS MUST BE SECURED AT ALL TIMES. TSNT OR UNFAMILIAR PILOTS - AMGR FOR INFO.
  • COLVILLE RAMP CLSD.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN FSS CLSD ACVT MALSR RWY 06 & 24; HIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. HIRL RWY 06/24 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • A0600-1800 - 122.85 OR 907-659-6215.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 801/F/A/X/T

Other notes

  • CLSD TO ACR OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR IN WRITING - AMGR PO BOX 340002 PRUDHOE BAY AK 99734.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PASC

Answer card
ICAO
PASC
Name
DEADHORSE
Location
DEADHORSE, ALASKA
Elevation
67.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,067.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
020° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Deadhorse Airport sits in Deadhorse, Alaska. Field elevation is 67.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 6,500 ft asphalt. The runway headings are 75° and 255° magnetic. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 06. The field is not towered. UNICOM is 123.0. CTAF is 123.6.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,067 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Colville is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel service is listed from 0600 to 1800 on 122.85 or by phone at (907) 659-6215. The ramp for Colville is closed, so plan ahead with the airport operator or the FBO directly.

This is an Alaska field with real operational issues. The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must stay secured. Waterfowl are reported near the airport. Caribou are on the runway and movement areas. The airport also has lighting procedures that matter after hours. When the FSS is closed, use the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for 06 and 24. High intensity runway lights for 06/24 are controlled by CTAF. If you are new to the field, verify current procedures with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PASC Deadhorse Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,067 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.
Does PASC have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 06. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Is Deadhorse Airport towered?
No. PASC has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 and UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic coordination.
Which runway is the longest at PASC?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway and it is 6,500 ft long. The surface is asphalt, so it is the runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Which FBO is on the field at Deadhorse?
Colville is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 659-6215 for current service details before arrival.
What should I know about lighting at PASC after hours?
When the flight service station is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06 and 24. High intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity.
Are there wildlife hazards at Deadhorse Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say waterfowl are in the vicinity. They also say caribou are on the runway and movement areas. Plan a careful taxi and landing scan, especially in low light or marginal visibility.
Is there any special access restriction at PASC?
Yes. The airport is TSA regulated and gates and doors must be secured at all times. The remarks also say aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats need prior written permission from the airport manager.

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