PATA Ralph M Calhoun Meml Airport

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 +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF PATA

Current METAR

Observed 02:52Z

PATA 270252Z 17004KT 10SM FEW080 BKN200 25/13 A2970 RMK AO2 TSE30 SLP057 T02500133 58005

Wind: 170° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 13°C
Altimeter: 29.70 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,773 ft
Ceiling: 20,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 26 18:00Z–27 18:00Z

TAF PATA 261738Z 2618/2718 VRB02KT P6SM FEW100 FM262000 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2700/2704 -TSRA SCT060CB FM270600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN050

BASEVFR

26 18:00Z–26 20:00Z

Wind: Variable at 2 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 10,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 907-451-5280
Address: 2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

170° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 07

070°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	70° / 250°	4,400 ft	GRAVEL	07 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	VASI 4-box left(3°)	—	2', brush, 0' from thr, 190' R of cntrln, slope 0
25	—	—	—	—	—	—	12', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PATA RALPH M CALHOUN MEML in TANANA, ALASKA, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

PATA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

PATA · IAP

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.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

SNOW REMOVAL OPS - CTAF.
RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
ADJ RIVER FLOATPLANE TFC.
LCL TANANA WX OBS 0600-2130 - CTAF OR 907-366-7288.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
TWY B UNLIT; 36 IN REFLECTORS; CLSD IN WINTER.

Lighting notes

ACTVT VASI RWY 07; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

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: 170° at 4 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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