PATA

VFR

RALPH M CALHOUN MEML

TANANA · ALASKA

Elev
242.3'
Longest RWY
4,400'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PATA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,242.3'
MSL · field 242.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +11 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF PATA

Current METAR

Observed 20:52Z

PATA 132052Z 11012G21KT 10SM SCT075 BKN150 11/M02 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP026 T01061022 56003 PNO $
Wind
110° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
217 ft
Ceiling
15,000 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
1 NM WNW
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
TAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 12 kt
RWY 07
070°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 070° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,242 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored70° / 250°4,400 ftGRAVEL07 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07VASI 4-box left(3°)2', brush, 0' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 0
2512', brush, 0' from thr, 180' 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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
PATA · 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
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

  • Local Tanana weather observations are available from 0600 to 2130 on the CTAF or by calling 907-366-7288.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Adjacent river floatplane traffic.Show FAA
  • Snow removal operations are conducted; monitor the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B is unlit with 36 inch reflectors and is closed in winter.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Visual approach slope indicator for runway 07 and medium intensity runway lights for runways 07 and 25 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PATA

Answer card
ICAO
PATA
Name
RALPH M CALHOUN MEML
Location
TANANA, ALASKA
Elevation
242.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,242.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Ralph M Calhoun Meml Airport sits in Tanana, Alaska. Field elevation is 242.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,400 ft of gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless local procedures or current airport information say otherwise. The field uses magnetic variation of 19°. Runway lighting for 07 and 25 is activated by CTAF. A visual approach slope indicator is also available for runway 07. Snow removal operations are conducted. Monitor CTAF closely. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is a smart call.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to confirm services before arrival. Adjacent river floatplane traffic is part of the picture here, so keep your scan outside the runway environment. Taxiway B is unlit with 36 inch reflectors. It is closed in winter. Local weather observations are available from 0600 to 2130 on CTAF or by calling the airport number in the Chart Supplement. A weather camera is also available online for a current look at the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PATA and what surface is it?
PATA has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,400 ft long and the surface is gravel.
Does PATA have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PATA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is there a control tower at PATA?
No. PATA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at PATA?
Pattern altitude is not published for PATA. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current airport information says otherwise.
How do you turn on the runway lights at PATA?
Runway lights for 07 and 25 are activated by CTAF. Make your key clicks on 122.9 and verify the lights come on before you commit to the approach.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PATA?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What should I know about winter operations at PATA?
Snow removal operations are conducted, so monitor CTAF for updates. Taxiway B is unlit with 36 inch reflectors and is closed in winter, so plan your taxi carefully.
Is there local weather information available at PATA?
Yes. Local Tanana weather observations are available from 0600 to 2130 on CTAF or by calling 907-366-7288. A weather camera is also available for a current field view.

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