PAYA

IFR

YAKUTAT

YAKUTAT · ALASKA

Elev
39.7'
Longest RWY
7,732'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:53Z
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Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,039.7'
MSL · field 39.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PAYA

Current METAR

Observed 19:53Z

PAYA 271953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC006 11/10 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB29 SLP144 P0000 T01060100 TSNO
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-480 ft
Ceiling
600 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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
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

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Calm
RWY 11
115°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 115° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,040 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29115° / 295°7,732 ftASPH29 R
02/2025° / 205°6,475 ftCONC02 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR55', trees, 1800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 29
026,475'6,475'6,475'5,087'PAPI 4-box right(3°)42', brush, 1040' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
205,087'5,087'6,475'6,475'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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAYA YAKUTAT in YAKUTAT, ALASKA, showing runways 11/29, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 11
LS · CAT I
YAK
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 11
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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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • ARPT & RWY COND RPRT, SN REMOVAL, WILDLIFE & ICE CTL DURG MAINT DUTY HR 0630-1730; AFT HR AMGR.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
  • TWY C & A1 CLSD DURG ACR OPS & 15 MIN AFT FOR JET BLAST.
  • PAEW ON RWY; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE - CTC FSS FOR NOTAM.
  • PAJA NA.
  • TWY A1, D & APRON B CLSD TO 12500 LB & OVR.
  • SAND GRAD LRGR THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • CARGO OPS OVR 100000 24 HR PPR - 907-784-3476.
  • WX CAMERAS AVBL AT: HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
  • PAPI RWY 02, 11, & 29; HIRL RWY 02/20; REIL RWY 02/20 OTS 1 OCT - 1 MAY.
  • WX BLN LAUNCH FAC ON ARPT, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR OPS DETAILS.
  • FUEL AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD - 907-784-3311.
  • TWY B, C, & D UNMNTND, UNMNT & LGT OTS 1 OCT - 1 MAY.
  • CTN: SN PILES & BERMS ON RAMP & TWY EDGES 1 OCT - 1 MAY.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; REIL RWY 02/20; PAPI RWY 11/29 & 02/20; HIRL RWY 02/20, 11/29; TWY LIGHTS - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 574/R/C/X/T
  • 11/29PCR VALUE: 632/F/D/X/T
  • 02/20UNMNTND & UNMNT 1 OCT - 1 MAY. RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/380 SKED AND NON-SKED OPS WITH PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • 02/20RWY LGTS RAISED 30 IN.

Other notes

  • SPB ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX B SVC AVBL DURG ACR OPS. CLSD TO ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR IN WRITING - AMGR PO BOX 186 YAKUTAT AK 99689.

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
IFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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