PFAK

VFR

AKIAK

AKIAK · ALASKA

Elev
39.8'
Longest RWY
3,200'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFAK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,039.8'
MSL · field 39.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF PFAK

PFAK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFZK (AKIACHAK) · 7.7 NM away. Conditions at PFAK may differ.

METAR · PFZK

Observed 03:56Z

PFZK 140356Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 10/03 A2951 RMK AO2 RAE01 SLP991 P0000 T01000033 $
Wind
210° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.51 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-42 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
0 NM SW
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NICK NORWOOD
Address
P O BOX 505, BETHEL AK 99559

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 7 kt
RWY 21
211°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 211° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,040 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored31° / 211°3,200 ftGRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0322', trees, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
2124', trees, 0' from thr, 141' 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 03
PFAK · 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

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

  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Non-movement area operations in effect at the airport; all operations require use of the common traffic advisory frequency; depart before taxiing on the runway; arrive within 10 nautical miles and leave the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21Runway 21 has cones and reflective threshold markers.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 has cones and reflective threshold markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Wind indicator flag is unreliable.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFAK

Answer card
ICAO
PFAK
Name
AKIAK
Location
AKIAK, ALASKA
Elevation
39.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,039.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Akiak Airport sits in Akiak, Alaska. The field elevation is 39.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 3,200 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard pattern judgment for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic 47° for 03 and 227° for 21. Magnetic variation is 16°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need services. Published remarks say runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before use is smart. The wind indicator flag is also unreliable, so do not lean on it alone.

This is a non-movement area airport. Use CTAF for all operations. Depart before taxiing on the runway. Arrive within 10 NM and leave the runway as required. Runway 03 and runway 21 both have cones and reflective threshold markers. Medium intensity runway lights on 03/21 are activated by CTAF. A weather camera is available online for a quick look before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PFAK Akiak Airport?
PFAK has one runway, 03/21. It is 3,200 ft long and gravel.
Is there a control tower at Akiak Airport?
No. PFAK is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for all airport operations.
What is the pattern altitude at PFAK?
Pattern altitude is not published for PFAK. Use the current Chart Supplement before you fly, especially if you are planning a night or unfamiliar arrival.
Does PFAK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at PFAK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What runway lighting is available at Akiak Airport?
Runway 03/21 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PFAK?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.
What should I know about runway condition at PFAK?
Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before use is recommended. The wind indicator flag is unreliable.
What are the special operating rules at PFAK?
Non-movement area operations are in effect. Use CTAF for all operations. Depart before taxiing on the runway. Arrive within 10 NM then leave the runway as published.

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