PASM

VFR

ST MARY'S

ST MARY'S · ALASKA

Elev
314.1'
Longest RWY
6,008'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PASM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,314.1'
MSL · field 314.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF PASM

Current METAR

Observed 04:56Z

PASM 140456Z AUTO 18003KT 8SM -RA SCT033 OVC042 08/05 A2957 RMK AO2 RAB38 SLP023 P0002 T00830050
Wind
180° @ 3 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-17 ft
Ceiling
4,200 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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KSM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIK WEINGARTH
Address
PO BOX 135, ST MARY'S AK 99658

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • WINTER · 0700-1530
  • SUMMER · MON-FRI · 0700-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 3 kt
RWY 17
170°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 170° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,314 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored170° / 350°6,008 ftGRAVELStandard L
06/2465° / 245°1,520 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)
06145', hill, 3480' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 24
24100', hill, 5000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 50

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

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LE · CAT I
SMA
109.1
LOC RWY 17
PASM · 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
Other services
CARGO

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
Yes
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

  • Possible runway drifting snow and poor braking; condition reports during daylight operations only.Show FAA
  • Closed to operations requiring passenger screening.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Snow and ice removal and hazard reporting during duty hours; after hours prior permission required in writing from the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights on runways 17 and 35; precision approach path indicators on runways 17 and 35; high intensity runway lights on runway 17/35; medium intensity runway lights on runway 06/24. Use CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PASM

Answer card
ICAO
PASM
Name
ST MARY'S
Location
ST MARY'S, ALASKA
Elevation
314.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,314.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 6,008 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

St Mary's Airport sits in St Mary's, Alaska. Field elevation is 314.1 ft MSL. The airport has two gravel runways. The longest is 6,008 ft on runway 17/35. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF is 122.3.

The published ILS is for runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 438-2593 for current service details before you go.

Plan for Alaska weather and runway condition changes. Published remarks call out possible drifting snow and poor braking. Condition reports are only during daylight operations. Snow and ice removal plus hazard reporting happen during duty hours. After hours, prior permission in writing from the airport manager is required. Runway lighting is available on both runways. Runway 17/35 has high intensity lights, REILs and PAPI. Runway 06/24 has medium intensity lights. The airport is closed to operations that require passenger screening. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for any updates on runway condition, lighting use, or operational limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at PASM and what surface is it?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 6,008 ft. It is gravel.
Does PASM have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 17.
What is the pattern altitude at St Mary's Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is PASM towered?
No. PASM is uncontrolled. Use CTAF 122.3 for traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at PASM?
Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. They carry 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 438-2593 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at PASM?
Runway 17/35 has high intensity runway lights, REILs and PAPI. Runway 06/24 has medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for activation.
Are there snow or braking concerns at PASM?
Yes. Published remarks warn about drifting snow and poor braking. Condition reports are given during daylight operations only.
Can you fly passenger-screened commercial operations into PASM?
No. The airport is closed to operations requiring passenger screening.

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