PAWN

VFR

NOATAK

NOATAK · ALASKA

Elev
91.6'
Longest RWY
3,992'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAWN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,091.6'
MSL · field 91.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +13 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF PAWN

Current METAR

Observed 05:56Z

PAWN 280556Z AUTO 06017KT CLR M21/M27 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 05032/0518 SLPNO 60000 T12061267 11183 21211 58024 FZRANO $
Wind
060° @ 17 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
-21°C / -27°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-3,859 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 SW
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
WTK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALVIN WERNEKE
Address
BOX 55, KOTZEBUE AK 99752

Flight service · Hours

FSS OTZ
KOTZEBUE907-442-33101-800-478-7460
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
060° · 17 kt
RWY 01
011°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 011° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,092 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored11° / 191°3,992 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 4-box left(3°)
198', brush, 65' from thr, 124' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 01
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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

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 not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The precision approach path indicator for runway 01 is activated. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 01 and 19 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of the centerline on runway 01.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Northwest Arctic Borough.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAWN

Answer card
ICAO
PAWN
Name
NOATAK
Location
NOATAK, ALASKA
Elevation
91.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,091.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,992 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Noatak Airport sits in Noatak, Alaska in the Northwest Arctic Borough. Field elevation is 91.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,992 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 01 has a PAPI. The PAPI is unusable more than 5 degrees left of centerline on runway 01. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan fuel and service needs before arrival. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea. This is an Alaska field, so weather and surface conditions deserve extra attention. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator for any updates before you go. A weather camera is also available online.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PAWN Noatak Airport?
PAWN has one runway. It is runway 01/19 and it is 3,992 ft long. The surface is gravel.
Is there a tower at Noatak Airport?
No. PAWN is not a towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does PAWN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PAWN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at PAWN?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which way are the runway headings at PAWN?
Runway 01/19 is listed with magnetic headings of 22° and 202°. Use those as published magnetic headings.
What lighting is available at Noatak Airport?
Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway 01 also has a PAPI.
Is runway condition monitored at PAWN?
No. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. That matters on a gravel strip in Alaska.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PAWN?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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PAWN Noatak Airport | Noatak, Alaska