PAYA Yakutat Airport | Yakutat, Alaska

Before you fly into PAYA

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,039.7'

MSL · field 39.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 02

H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF PAYA

Current METAR

Observed 12:53Z

PAYA 131253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM -RA OVC045 07/04 A2975 RMK AO2 RAB07 SLP073 P0000 T00670044 TSNO $

Wind: 050° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 7°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -700 ft
Ceiling: 4,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 06:00Z–14 06:00Z

TAF PAYA 130540Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM OVC050 FM131400 11006KT P6SM -RA OVC025 PROB30 1315/1321 6SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC015 FM132100 14006KT 5SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM140200 15004KT 6SM -RA BR BKN025 OVC050 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND

BASEVFR

13 06:00Z–13 14:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: JUNEAU
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: YAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: ROBERT LEKANOF
Phone: 907-784-3293
Address: BOX 186, YAKUTAT AK 99689

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU: JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance: 1530Z-0230Z

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

050° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 02

025°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
11/29	115° / 295°	7,732 ft	ASPH	29 R
02/20Favored	25° / 205°	6,475 ft	CONC	02 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
11	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	—
29	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	55', trees, 1800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 29
02	6,475'	6,475'	6,475'	5,087'	PAPI 4-box right(3°)	—	42', brush, 1040' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
20	5,087'	5,087'	6,475'	6,475'	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	15', brush, 500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 33

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.

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 11

LS · CAT I

YAK

111.1

ILS OR LOC RWY 11

PAYA · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 11

PAYA · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100A1+
Other services: CARGO

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.

Cheapest 100LL

$11.00

PAYA·Yakutat Aviation Services

Cheapest Jet A

$6.50

PAYA·Yakutat Aviation Services

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Yakutat Aviation Services 123.600(907) 784-3087Independent17d ago	$11.00SS $11.00	$6.50	—

Yakutat Aviation Services
123.600(907) 784-3087
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100LL
$11.00
Jet A
$6.50

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Sand grad larger than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30.Show FAA
PAPI is available on runways 02, 11, and 29. High intensity runway lights are on runway 02/20. Runway end identifier lights on runway 02/20 are out of service from October 1 to May 1.Show FAA
Permafrost active layer is on the runway; a visual inspection before use is recommended. Contact Flight Service Station for NOTAMs.Show FAA
Taxiways B, C, and D are unmaintained, unmonitored, and lighting is out of service from October 1 to May 1.Show FAA
Cargo operations over 100000 pounds require prior permission 24 hours in advance at 907-784-3476.Show FAA
Airport and runway condition reports, snow removal, wildlife and ice control occur during maintenance duty hours 0630 to 1730; after hours contact the airport manager.Show FAA
Birds and wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
Taxiways C and A1 are closed during aircraft operations and for 15 minutes after for jet blast.Show FAA
Taxiways A1, D, and apron B are closed to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and over.Show FAA
Fuel is available 24 hours a day with credit card payment at 907-784-3311.Show FAA
Caution snow piles and berms are present on ramp and taxiway edges from October 1 to May 1.Show FAA
Weather cameras are available at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
Weather balloon launch facility is on the airport. See inside back cover for operations details.Show FAA
Precision approach path indicator not available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

MALSR lighting is activated on runways 11 and 29. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 02 and 20. PAPI is on runways 11/29 and 02/20. High intensity runway lights are on runways 02/20 and 11/29. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

02/20Pavement classification rating value is 574 rigid continuous high strength taxiway.Show FAA
11/29Pavement classification rating value is 632 flexible dense graded high strength taxiway.Show FAA
02/20Runway 02/20 is unmaintained and unmonitored from October 1 to May 1. Runway 02/20 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled and non-scheduled operations with passenger carrying operations exceeding 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
02/20Runway lights are raised 30 inches.Show FAA

Other notes

Special purpose beacon established prior to 1959.Show FAA
Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B service is available during aircraft operations. The airport is closed to aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats except with 24 hour prior permission in writing from the airport manager at PO Box 186 Yakutat AK 99689.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAYA

Answer card

ICAO: PAYA
Name: YAKUTAT
Location: YAKUTAT, ALASKA
Elevation: 39.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,039.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 11/29 · 7,732 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 20°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 050° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 02

Yakutat Airport sits in Yakutat, Alaska at 39.7 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 7,732 ft. The other runway is 02/20 at 6,475 ft. This is an untowered field, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 123.6.

The airport has one ILS approach to runway 11. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Yakutat Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (907) 784-3087 for current services.

A few local items matter here. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the runway. Permafrost is active in the runway area, so a visual inspection before use is recommended. Taxiways C and A1 are closed during aircraft operations and for 15 minutes after for jet blast. Runway 02/20 has high intensity lights. MALSR lighting is available on runways 11 and 29. Runway end identifier lights on 02/20 are out of service from October 1 to May 1. If you are planning a larger aircraft, note that operations over 30 passenger seats need 24 hour prior written permission from the airport manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at PAYA Yakutat Airport?

The longest runway is 11/29 at 7,732 ft. The other runway is 02/20 at 6,475 ft.

Does PAYA have an ILS approach?

Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It is for runway 11.

Is Yakutat Airport towered?

No. PAYA has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 and standard self-announce procedures.

What is the field elevation at PAYA?

Field elevation is 39.7 ft MSL.

What fuel is available on the field at Yakutat Airport?

Yakutat Aviation Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 784-3087 for current availability.

What should I know about runway lighting at PAYA?

MALSR lighting is available on runways 11 and 29. Runway 02/20 has high intensity runway lights. Runway end identifier lights on 02/20 are out of service from October 1 to May 1.

Are there any operational cautions at Yakutat Airport?

Yes. Birds and wildlife are reported on and near the runway. The facts also note active permafrost in the runway area. A visual inspection before use is recommended.

Can larger aircraft operate at PAYA?

Aircraft over 30 passenger seats need 24 hour prior written permission from the airport manager. The facts also say the airport is closed to aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats except with that permission.

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