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 19:56Z

PAIN 131956Z AUTO 19008G18KT 10SM OVC055 12/M01 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP025 T01221006 TSNO $

Wind: 190° @ 8G18 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 12°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 29.57 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,790 ft
Ceiling: 5,500 ft AGL
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 13 18:00Z–14 18:00Z

TAF PATK 131733Z 1318/1418 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 FM140200 18005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050 FM141400 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH OVC050

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–14 02:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 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: 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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 8 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

When available, weather reports are provided hourly only.Show FAA
Runway 04 requires a dogleg approach due to mountainous terrain.Show FAA
The runway is subject to turbulent winds; high terrain is to the northeast; the southwest approach is favored.Show FAA
Runway 04 slopes at 2 percent uphill to the north.Show FAA
The Alaska Railroad parallels the runway along the south side.Show FAA
A weather camera at the summit approximately 10 miles southwest is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
Aircraft are requested to taxi on the runway and avoid use of the subdivision road parallel to the runway.Show FAA
Runway condition is monitored irregularly; a visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100LL fuel is for emergency use only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04Runway edges and threshold are marked with orange reflective cones.Show FAA

Other notes

The wind sock is located off airport more than 100 yards northwest side atop a private hangar.Show FAA
04/22Runway 22 left side slopes downhill and the surface is uneven.Show FAA

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: 190° at 8 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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