PAST

VFR

SUMMIT

SUMMIT · ALASKA

Elev
2,409'
Longest RWY
3,814'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAST
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,409'
MSL · field 2,409' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +3 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF PAST

PAST does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAIN (MC KINLEY NTL PARK) · 24.8 NM away. Conditions at PAST may differ.

METAR · PAIN

Observed 01:56Z

PAIN 150156Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM OVC050 11/02 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01110017 TSNO $
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.73 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,743 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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 N
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

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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000° · 5 kt
RWY 03
031°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 031° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,409 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored31° / 211°3,814 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
037', brush, 0' from thr, 54' R of cntrln, slope 0
2115', road, 0' from thr, 40' 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
PAST · 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
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

  • Recommended visual inspection prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Winter maintenance is not available.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Subject to crosswinds.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Road obstruction abeam the threshold 40 feet left and parallel to the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAST

Answer card
ICAO
PAST
Name
SUMMIT
Location
SUMMIT, ALASKA
Elevation
2,409 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,409 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,814 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
26°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Summit Airport sits in Summit, Alaska at 2,409 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 3,814 ft long and gravel. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a high-elevation Alaska strip, so plan for performance and weather with some margin. The published remarks call out crosswind sensitivity on the runway. They also recommend a visual inspection before landing. Winter maintenance is not available. There is also a road obstruction abeam the threshold on the 03 end, about 40 feet left of the centerline. Check the runway environment carefully on arrival.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or local handling, contact the airport operator directly before departure or call on CTAF for current availability. A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera system. For any current noise, access, or operational notes, verify the latest FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAST Summit Airport?
PAST has one runway, 03/21. It is 3,814 ft long and gravel.
Does Summit Airport have a tower?
No. Summit Airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at PAST?
No ILS approaches are published for PAST. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before flight.
What is the field elevation at Summit Airport?
Field elevation is 2,409 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll. It also matters for climb performance and density altitude planning.
What is the pattern altitude at PAST?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Summit Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current fuel or service availability.
What runway hazards should I know about at PAST?
The published remarks say the runway is subject to crosswinds. There is also a road obstruction abeam the 03 threshold about 40 feet left of the centerline. Do a careful visual inspection before landing.
Is winter maintenance available at Summit Airport?
No. Winter maintenance is not available. Surface condition planning matters a lot in cold weather.

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