PAVE

VFR

VENETIE

VENETIE · ALASKA

Elev
574.1'
Longest RWY
4,000'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PAVE VENETIE showing runway layout — runways 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAVE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,574.1'
MSL · field 574.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF PAVE

PAVE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFYU (FORT YUKON) · 37.3 NM away. Conditions at PAVE may differ.

METAR · PFYU

Observed 03:56Z

PFYU 260356Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A2970
Wind
260° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,065 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 E
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EDDIE FRANK
Address
PO BOX 81080, VENETIE AK 99781-0080

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 3 kt
RWY 22
224°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 224° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,574 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored44° / 224°4,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0415', road, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
2245', trees, 1006' from thr, 214' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 PAVE VENETIE in VENETIE, ALASKA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
PAVE · 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
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • PPR BEFORE LNDG PHONE 907-849-8165.
  • MAINT IN WINTER VARIABLE.
  • CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & PERSONS OPERATING ON & INVOF OF RY.
  • RY 04 ROAD TRANSITS RY APRX 300 FT FM THLD.
  • TAXIWAY LGTS OTS INDELFY.
  • ROTG BCN OTS INDEFLY.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
  • ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 - CTAF.

Other notes

  • 04/22RY 04/22 SFC SLIPPERY WHEN WET, SFC UNEVEN & SPARSELY GRVLD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAVE

Answer card
ICAO
PAVE
Name
VENETIE
Location
VENETIE, ALASKA
Elevation
574.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,574.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Venetie Airport sits in Venetie, Alaska. Field elevation is 574.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 4,000 ft long and surfaced with gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in a remote part of Alaska. Expect winter maintenance to vary. The runway remarks also matter. Runway 04 is crossed by a road about 300 ft from the threshold. The surface is reported as slippery when wet. It is uneven and sparsely graveled. Construction equipment and people have been operating on and near the runway.

Lighting is CTAF activated for the medium intensity runway lights. The rotating beacon is also listed as CTAF activated. The published remarks also say the beacon is out of service indefinitely. Taxiway lights are out of service indefinitely. Prior permission is required before landing. Call 907-849-8165 before you go. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify fuel and ground handling with the airport operator or by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Venetie Airport (PAVE)?
PAVE has one runway. It is runway 04/22 and it is 4,000 ft long. The surface is gravel.
Does Venetie Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAVE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Venetie Airport towered?
No. PAVE has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic advisories.
What is the pattern altitude at Venetie Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at PAVE?
Medium intensity runway lights on 04/22 are activated on the CTAF. The published remarks also say the rotating beacon is out of service indefinitely.
Are there any runway hazards at Venetie Airport?
Yes. Runway 04 has a road crossing about 300 ft from the threshold. The surface is also reported as slippery when wet. It is uneven and sparsely graveled.
Do I need permission before landing at Venetie Airport?
Yes. Prior permission is required before landing. The published phone number is 907-849-8165.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAVE?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current fuel and ground service availability.

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