PAVC

MVFR

KING COVE

KING COVE · ALASKA

Elev
148.9'
Longest RWY
3,500'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:56Z
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Before you fly into PAVC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,148.9'
MSL · field 148.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +0 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF PAVC

Current METAR

Observed 08:56Z

PAVC 140856Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM OVC023 02/00 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP072 60000 T00170000 400500011 52012 FZRANO $
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-1,152 ft
Ceiling
2,300 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
COLD BAY
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KVC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HAROLD "HAP" KREMER
Address
BOX 97, COLD BAY AK 99571

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDB
COLD BAY907-532-24661-800-478-7250
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 08
078°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,149 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°3,500 ftGRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(4°)15', road, 611' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 40
26PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', hill, 600' from thr, 336' R of cntrln, slope 40

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)-A
PAVC · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • Winds of 16 knots or more occur in the northeast, east, and northwest quadrants. Wind funnels down the canyon west of runway 08.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to using.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 8 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • FBO service phone is 907-497-2683.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runway 08 and 26; precision approach path indicators are on runway 08 and 26; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 08/26. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of the centerline on runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 08/26Runway is soft during spring breakup and after heavy rain.Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway surface is gravel and dirt.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAVC

Answer card
ICAO
PAVC
Name
KING COVE
Location
KING COVE, ALASKA
Elevation
148.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,148.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

King Cove Airport sits in King Cove, Alaska. Field elevation is 148.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,500 ft long with a gravel and dirt surface. 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 traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has activated runway end identifier lights on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also published for 08/26. PAPI is available on both runway ends. The runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 8 degrees Celsius. Winds of 16 knots or more can show up in the northeast, east and northwest quadrants. Wind can also funnel down the canyon west of runway 08. Runway 08 can be soft during spring breakup and after heavy rain. The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable beyond 5 degrees left and right of centerline. No on-field FBOs are listed. The published remarks give an FBO service phone number of 907-497-2683 for current help before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAVC King Cove Airport?
PAVC has one runway, 08/26. It is 3,500 ft long with a gravel and dirt surface.
Is there a tower at King Cove Airport?
No. PAVC is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does PAVC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for King Cove Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PAVC?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at King Cove?
Runway 08/26 has activated runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also published. Use CTAF for activation and traffic calls.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAVC?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or the published FBO service phone at 907-497-2683 for current service availability.
What should I know about runway conditions at King Cove?
Runway condition is not monitored. The runway can be soft during spring breakup and after heavy rain, so a visual inspection before landing is smart.
Are there cold weather altitude corrections at PAVC?
Yes. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 8 degrees Celsius.

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