PFKO

VFR

KOTLIK

KOTLIK · ALASKA

Elev
13.6'
Longest RWY
4,400'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFKO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,013.6'
MSL · field 13.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF PFKO

Current METAR

Observed 05:56Z

PFKO 140556Z AUTO 03008KT BKN075 BKN110 05/02 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP018 T00500017 10067 20050 52006 PWINO RVRNO $
Wind
030° @ 8 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-762 ft
Ceiling
7,500 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
BOX 192, UNALAKLEET AK 99684

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
030° · 8 kt
RWY 02
017°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 017° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,014 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored17° / 197°4,400 ftGRAVELStandard L

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 02
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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
SEE RMK
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

  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFKO

Answer card
ICAO
PFKO
Name
KOTLIK
Location
KOTLIK, ALASKA
Elevation
13.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,013.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 4,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Kotlik Airport sits in Kotlik, Alaska. The field elevation is 13.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 4,400 ft long and surfaced with gravel. The longest runway is 4,400 ft.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use standard traffic pattern planning only if the current Chart Supplement or local procedures support it. The airport sits in a low coastal Alaska environment. Weather and surface conditions can change fast. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual check before landing is a good idea.

Published remarks say the rotating beacon is keyed by the CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are also activated by CTAF. A weather camera is available online for a current look at the field. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call ahead before you go. For a first trip in, pay close attention to the gravel surface, local weather and lighting activation on CTAF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any additional airport notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Kotlik Airport (PFKO)?
PFKO has one runway. It is runway 02/20 and it is 4,400 ft long. The surface is gravel.
Does Kotlik Airport have a control tower?
No. Kotlik Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and for lighting activation.
Is there an ILS at PFKO?
No ILS approaches are published for Kotlik Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Kotlik Airport?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
How do you turn on the runway lights at Kotlik Airport?
The medium intensity runway lights for 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. The rotating beacon is also keyed by CTAF 122.9.
Are runway conditions monitored at Kotlik Airport?
No. The published remarks say runway condition is unmonitored. Do a visual inspection before landing and get the latest field condition from the airport operator if needed.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Kotlik Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a pilot know before landing at PFKO for the first time?
Plan for a small non-towered gravel strip with no published ILS. Weather can change quickly in this part of Alaska, so check the current field picture and verify runway condition before you commit.

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