PASX

VFR

SOLDOTNA

SOLDOTNA · ALASKA

Elev
113.4'
Longest RWY
5,001'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PASX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
906.4'
MSL · field 113.4' + 793 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PASX

Current METAR

Observed 19:56Z

PASX 131956Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM BKN043 OVC055 09/03 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP033 T00940028 TSNO
Wind
260° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-195 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
Pattern altitude
793 ft AGL · 906 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SXQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KYLE KORNELIS
Address
177 NORTH BIRCH ST, SOLDOTNA AK 99669

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • 0700-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 8 kt
RWY 25
255°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 255° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 906 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored75° / 255°5,001 ftASPH07 R
07S/25S75° / 255°2,300 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box right(3°)45', trees, 1470' from thr, 390' R of cntrln, slope 28
25PAPI 4-box right(3°)50', trees, 2265' from thr, 118' R of cntrln, slope 41

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 07
PASX · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • Large cargo aircraft use the east ramp for parking and unloading.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is south of the terminal building in rows 26-28 and 40-44.Show FAA
  • The west apron is not maintained.Show FAA
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operate in the vicinity of the airport; there is no ultralight strip.Show FAA
  • Simultaneous and parallel operations are not authorized; sequencing is by CTAF.Show FAA
  • Gravel landing area is on the north side and parallel to runway 07/25; marked by cones; not maintained in winter.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 07 and 25; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 07 and 25; windsocks are on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFuel service is available from 0700 to 1600 at 907-262-5388; call out fee after hours at 907-420-7153.Show FAA
  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies to aircraft 12,500 pounds and over.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone number is 907-262-4672.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PASX

Answer card
ICAO
PASX
Name
SOLDOTNA
Location
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA
Elevation
113.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
906.4 ft MSL (793 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Soldotna Airport is in Soldotna, Alaska. The field elevation is 113.4 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 07/25 at 5,001 ft. Runway 07S/25S is 2,300 ft and gravel-dirt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.5. Pattern altitude is 793 ft AGL, which is 906.4 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 07 and 25 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Windsocks are on the CTAF frequency. The published remarks say runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is smart. The gravel landing area is on the north side and runs parallel to 07/25. It is marked by cones. It is not maintained in winter. Simultaneous and parallel operations are not authorized. Sequencing is by CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Fuel service is available from 0700 to 1600. Call ahead for after-hours service if needed. Large cargo aircraft use the east ramp. Transient parking is south of the terminal building in rows 26-28 and 40-44. Ultralight aircraft operate in the vicinity. There is no ultralight strip. For current field conditions, check the FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport manager before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PASX?
Pattern altitude is 793 ft AGL. That works out to 906.4 ft MSL at Soldotna.
Does Soldotna Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PASX. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR work.
Is PASX towered or non-towered?
PASX is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.5 for sequencing and traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at Soldotna Airport?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway. It is 5,001 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Are there any runway lighting or visual glide aids at PASX?
Yes. Runways 07 and 25 have PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Windsocks are on the CTAF frequency.
Which fuel service is available at PASX?
Fuel service is available from 0700 to 1600. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or contact the airport manager directly.
Is there a gravel runway or gravel landing area at Soldotna?
Yes. Runway 07S/25S is a 2,300 ft gravel-dirt runway. There is also a gravel landing area on the north side parallel to 07/25. It is marked by cones and is not maintained in winter.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at PASX?
Runway condition is unmonitored, so do a careful visual inspection before landing. Also note that simultaneous and parallel operations are not authorized, so expect CTAF sequencing.

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