PASP

VFR

SHEEP MOUNTAIN

SHEEP MOUNTAIN · ALASKA

Elev
2,750'
Longest RWY
2,270'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PASP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,750'
MSL · field 2,750' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF PASP

PASP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAAQ (WARREN "BUD" WOODS PALMER MUNI) · 46.8 NM away. Conditions at PASP may differ.

METAR · PAAQ

Observed 16:53Z

PAAQ 131653Z 09007KT 10SM BKN110 09/02 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP028 T00890017 $
Wind
090° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,074 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDY WEILAND
Address
289 INNER SPRINGER LOOP RD., PALMER AK 99645

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

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090° · 7 kt
RWY 05
043°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 043° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,750 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored43° / 223°2,270 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0529', trees, 0' from thr, 121' R of cntrln, slope 0
2315', road, 0' from thr, 59' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

Chart Supplement
PASP · CHART_SUPP
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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
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • The weather camera at Tahneta Pass is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The runway is for emergency use only. Expect turbulent winds. Vehicles are on the runway. Maintenance is not available. The crosswise slope from north to south is up to 9 percent. There is a vehicle trail along both sides.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 has a 1 percent upslope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The wind indicator is unreliable.Show FAA
  • 05/23There are 3 feet of weeds and brush on the runway.Show FAA
  • 05/23The runway surface consists of large loose rock.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PASP

Answer card
ICAO
PASP
Name
SHEEP MOUNTAIN
Location
SHEEP MOUNTAIN, ALASKA
Elevation
2,750 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,750 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 2,270 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
26°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Sheep Mountain Airport sits at Sheep Mountain in Alaska. Field elevation is 2,750 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 2,270 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern reference at 3,750 ft MSL. The runway heading is 05/23 with magnetic headings of 69° and 249°. The runway surface is gravel-dirt. Published remarks say the strip is for emergency use only. Expect turbulent winds. Vehicles may be on the runway. Maintenance is not available. The runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is a smart move.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. The published remarks also note 3 ft of weeds and brush on the runway. Runway 23 has a 1 percent upslope. The crosswise slope from north to south can be as much as 9 percent. The wind indicator is unreliable. This is a short, rough mountain strip with limited support. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you go. The weather camera at Tahneta Pass is available online for a current look at conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PASP Sheep Mountain Airport?
Sheep Mountain Airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,270 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at PASP?
Pattern altitude is not published for PASP. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. With field elevation at 2,750 ft MSL, that is 3,750 ft MSL.
Does Sheep Mountain Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PASP. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you depart.
Is PASP towered?
No. Sheep Mountain Airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway condition should I expect at PASP?
Published remarks say the runway condition is unmonitored. The strip has large loose rock, weeds and brush. A visual inspection before use is recommended.
Is PASP an emergency-use strip?
Yes. The published remarks say the runway is for emergency use only. They also note turbulent winds. Vehicles may be on the runway. Maintenance is not available.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PASP?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current support details.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at PASP?
Treat it as a rough backcountry strip. The runway has a 1 percent upslope on 23. The crosswise slope can be as much as 9 percent. The wind indicator is unreliable. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and inspect the field visually before committing.

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