PATW CANTWELL Airport Guide

Before you fly into PATW

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,190'

MSL · field 2,190' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF PATW

PATW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAIN (MC KINLEY NTL PARK) · 20.5 NM away. Conditions at PATW may differ.

METAR · PAIN

Observed 17:56Z

PAIN 261756Z AUTO 02010G16KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01830100 10183 20078 58004 TSNO $

Wind: 020° @ 10G16 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 18°C / 10°C
Altimeter: 29.77 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,262 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

PATW does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PATK (TALKEETNA) · 71.4 NM away. Conditions at PATW may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 26 06:00Z–27 06:00Z

TAF PATK 260520Z 2606/2706 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 FM270000 18007KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB

BASEVFR

26 06:00Z–27 00:00Z

Wind: Variable at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 8,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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: 0 NM N
VFR sectional: ANCHORAGE
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: TTW

Airport manager

Name: RAY ATKINS
Phone: 907-768-2143
Address: BOX 22, CANTWELL AK 99729

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

tap a runway

020° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

PATW · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

PATW · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Other services: CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
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.

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

RY SUBJECT TO TURBULENT WINDS;HIGH TERRAIN TO THE NE; SW APPROACH FAVORED.
RY CONDITION MONITORED IREGLY; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
RY 04 REQUIRES DOGLEG APPROACH DUE TO MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
WHEN AVBL WEA RPRTS HRLY ONLY.
RY 04 SLOPE AT 2% UPHILL NORTH.
WX CAMERA AT SUMMIT APPROX. 10 MI SW AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
ALASKA RAILROAD PARALLELS RY ALONG SOUTH SIDE.
ACFT REQUESTED TO TAXI ON RY AND AVOID USE OF SUBDIVISION ROAD PARALLEL TO RY.

Fuel notes

100LLFOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

04RY EDGES & THLD MARKED WITH ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.

Other notes

WIND SOCK LOCATED OFF AIRPORT 100+ YARDS NW SIDE ATOP A PRIVATE HANGAR.
04/22RY 22 LEFT SIDE SLOPES DOWN HILL AND SFC IS UNEVEN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PATW

Answer card

ICAO: PATW
Name: CANTWELL
Location: CANTWELL, ALASKA
Elevation: 2,190 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,190 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 27°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 020° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: –

CANTWELL Airport sits in Cantwell, Alaska at 2190 ft MSL. This is a non-towered field with no published runways listed in the facts block, so verify the current layout and surface condition before you go. The field uses CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 04 requires a dogleg because of mountainous terrain. High terrain sits to the northeast. The southwest approach is favored. The runway is also subject to turbulent winds. Runway 04 slopes uphill to the north at 2 percent. Runway 22 has a left side that slopes downhill. The surface is uneven.

There is no on-field FBO listed. 100LL is noted for emergency use only. Runway edges and the threshold are marked with orange reflective cones. Runway condition is monitored irregularly, so a visual inspection before landing is a smart move. The Alaska Railroad parallels the runway on the south side. Taxi on the runway when requested. Avoid the subdivision road that runs parallel to it. A weather camera is available near the summit about 10 miles southwest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at PATW in Cantwell?

The field elevation is 2190 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning in Alaska terrain, especially on warm days or with a heavy load.

Is PATW towered?

No. PATW is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and make sure your self-announce calls are clear.

Does PATW have any published ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for PATW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at PATW?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which runway approach is favored at PATW?

The published remarks favor the southwest approach. Runway 04 requires a dogleg because of mountainous terrain. Plan extra time for a careful arrival.

What runway hazards should I expect at PATW?

Expect turbulent winds, high terrain to the northeast and an uneven surface. Runway 22 also has a left side that slopes downhill, so do a visual check if you can before landing.

Is fuel available on the field at PATW?

No on-field FBO is listed in the facts. 100LL is noted for emergency use only. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you count on fuel.

What should I know before taxiing at PATW?

Aircraft are requested to taxi on the runway and avoid the subdivision road that parallels the runway. The Alaska Railroad also runs along the south side, so keep situational awareness high on the ground.

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