PFAL

VFR

ALLAKAKET

ALLAKAKET · ALASKA

Elev
441.1'
Longest RWY
4,000'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFAL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,441.1'
MSL · field 441.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PFAL

PFAL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PABT (BETTLES) · 33.8 NM away. Conditions at PFAL may differ.

METAR · PABT

Observed 20:53Z

PABT 132053Z 05008G16KT 10SM FEW080 BKN090 12/M04 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP063 T01171039 58012 $
Wind
050° @ 8G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -4°C
Altimeter
29.69 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
472 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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 SSE
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 8 kt
RWY 05
051°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 051° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,441 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored51° / 231°4,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
059', brush, 336' from thr, slope 37

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 05
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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
  • Tie-down
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

  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 43 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Snow removal operations occur during winter. Monitor the CTAF.Show FAA
  • The rotating beacon may not be observed from northern quadrants at low altitudes.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05/23 is marked with lights and cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided a clear environmental review.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFAL

Answer card
ICAO
PFAL
Name
ALLAKAKET
Location
ALLAKAKET, ALASKA
Elevation
441.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,441.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
22°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Allakaket Airport sits in Allakaket, Alaska. Field elevation is 441.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,000 ft long and gravel. No tower is published, so traffic calls go on CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 1,441 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The published remarks matter here. The rotating beacon may be hard to see from the north at low altitude. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before landing is smart. Winter snow removal also happens here. Monitor CTAF for airport activity.

The field has medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 that are activated by CTAF. Runway 05/23 is also marked with lights and cones. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 43 degrees Celsius. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PFAL?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,441 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.
Does PFAL have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for PFAL. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR into the field.
What runway does Allakaket Airport use?
PFAL has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,000 ft long and gravel.
Is PFAL towered?
No tower is published for PFAL. Use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and monitor the field closely during arrival and departure.
What should I know about winter operations at PFAL?
Snow removal operations occur during winter. Runway condition is not monitored, so plan on a visual inspection before landing and monitor CTAF for airport activity.
Are runway lights available at PFAL?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 05/23. They are activated by CTAF.
Is PFAL affected by cold temperature corrections?
Yes. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 43 degrees Celsius.
Which FBOs are on the field at PFAL?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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PFAL Allakaket Airport | Allakaket, Alaska