PAUO

VFR

WILLOW

WILLOW · ALASKA

Elev
215.3'
Longest RWY
4,400'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAUO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,215.3'
MSL · field 215.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PAUO

PAUO does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWS (WASILLA) · 18.2 NM away. Conditions at PAUO may differ.

METAR · PAWS

Observed 22:56Z

PAWS 132256Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 13/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP008 T01280017 $
Wind
320° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
374 ft
Ceiling
4,700 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 NW
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RAY ADAMS
Address
ST OF AK -- DOTPF WILLOW STATION, PO BOX 889, WILLOW AK 99688

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
320° · 4 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 313° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,215 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored133° / 313°4,400 ftGRAVEL31 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1315', road, 158' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 10
3143', trees, 300' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 13
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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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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 is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • Weather reports are available hourly when available.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Float planes operate on Willow Lake across the road.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLCredit card self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31The displaced threshold is marked with flexible reflective markers and cones. Taxiway markings continue through the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 13The threshold is marked with flexible reflective markers and cones.Show FAA
  • 31The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 20 to 1.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAUO

Answer card
ICAO
PAUO
Name
WILLOW
Location
WILLOW, ALASKA
Elevation
215.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,215.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Willow Airport sits in Willow, Alaska. Field elevation is 215.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,400 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Credit card self-serve fuel is available 24 hours a day. The rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are also CTAF activated.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the runway condition. It is unmonitored, so a visual check before use is a good idea. Runway 31 has a displaced threshold with a 20 to 1 approach slope to that threshold. The threshold markings use flexible reflective markers and cones. Taxiway markings continue through the displaced threshold. Runway 13 also uses flexible reflective markers and cones at the threshold. Float planes operate on Willow Lake across the road. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAUO Willow Airport?
PAUO has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,400 ft long and gravel. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a control tower at Willow Airport?
No. PAUO is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and local coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at PAUO?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does PAUO have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Willow Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before flight planning.
Which FBO is on the field at PAUO?
Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (907) 222-3000 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Willow Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say credit card self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day. Confirm current availability with the FBO directly if you need a specific setup.
What should I know about runway 31 at PAUO?
Runway 31 has a displaced threshold. The approach slope to that displaced threshold is 20 to 1. The threshold is marked with flexible reflective markers and cones.
Are there any special operating notes for Willow Airport?
Yes. The runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is recommended. Float planes also operate on Willow Lake across the road.

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