PAWG

VFR

WRANGELL

WRANGELL · ALASKA

Elev
44'
Longest RWY
6,000'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAWG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,044'
MSL · field 44' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF PAWG

Current METAR

Observed 23:56Z

PAWG 132356Z 12006KT 10SM -RA BKN031 OVC050 11/09 A2983
Wind
120° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-314 ft
Ceiling
3,100 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 NE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
WRG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY ALLEN
Address
BOX 1351, WRANGELL AK 99929

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • 0600-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 6 kt
RWY 10
101°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 101° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,044 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored101° / 281°6,000 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10VASI 4-box left(3°)270', hill, 700' from thr, 1150' R of cntrln, slope 34
28VASI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 10
DD
RGL
108.5
LDA-C
PAWG · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Customs
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

  • Pavement surface is rough on the runway. Visual inspection is recommended before use. Contact flight service station for NOTAMs.Show FAA
  • Closed to operations of aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission required. Twenty-four hour prior permission required for cargo operations over 100,000 pounds. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • The airport sand has a larger gradation than the FAA recommended standard. See AC150/5200-30 for details.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available. Call 907-874-3276.Show FAA
  • Paja is on the runway, taxiway, and parking apron not available.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B has a maximum gross takeoff weight limit of 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • High terrain is immediately south of the runway.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 4 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for seaplane access gate entry during attended hours.Show FAA
  • Snow removal, wildlife control, condition reporting, and maintenance service are available during duty hours. After hours or by request, contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Level Island weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Solid waste processing is located 2,000 feet southwest of runway 10 threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 10 and 28. Visual approach slope indicators are on runways 10 and 28. High intensity runway lights are on runway 10/28 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Pavement classification rating value is 490/F/A/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10 is a calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 10Visual approach slope indicator on runway 10 is unusable beyond 2.5 nautical miles and does not provide obstacle clearance beyond 2.5 nautical miles.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting service is available during scheduled aircraft operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAWG

Answer card
ICAO
PAWG
Name
WRANGELL
Location
WRANGELL, ALASKA
Elevation
44 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,044 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Wrangell Airport sits in Wrangell, Alaska. Field elevation is 44 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 10/28, which is 6,000 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.6. One ILS approach is published for runway 10. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The runway end identifier lights, VASI and high intensity runway lights are available on 10/28. The high intensity lights are controlled by CTAF. Published remarks also note rough pavement. A visual inspection before use is a good idea. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Solid waste processing is located 2,000 ft southwest of the runway 10 threshold. The runway 10 VASI is unusable beyond 2.5 NM and does not provide obstacle clearance beyond that distance.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Fuel is available. Call the airport at 907-874-3276 for current service details. The airport is closed to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission. Cargo operations over 100,000 lb need 24-hour prior permission. Taxiway B has a 12,500 lb maximum gross takeoff weight limit. For current NOTAMs, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or contact the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAWG Wrangell Airport?
PAWG has one runway, 10/28. It is 6,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does Wrangell Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 10.
Is PAWG towered?
No. Wrangell Airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.6.
What is the field elevation at PAWG?
Field elevation is 44 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at Wrangell Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any on-field FBOs at PAWG?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is there any special runway lighting at PAWG?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights, VASI and high intensity runway lights are published for runway 10/28. The high intensity lights are controlled by CTAF.
Are there aircraft size or weight limits at Wrangell Airport?
Yes. The airport is closed to aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission. Cargo operations over 100,000 lb need 24-hour prior permission. Taxiway B has a 12,500 lb maximum gross takeoff weight limit.

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PAWG Wrangell Airport | Wrangell, Alaska