PFKU

VFR

KOYUKUK

KOYUKUK · ALASKA

Elev
148.9'
Longest RWY
4,000'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFKU
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,148.9'
MSL · field 148.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF PFKU

PFKU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PANU (NULATO) · 12.4 NM away. Conditions at PFKU may differ.

METAR · PANU

Observed 01:56Z

PANU 140156Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM BKN120 14/00 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP926 T01390000
Wind
070° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
486 ft
Ceiling
12,000 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUNDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER RD, 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
070° · 8 kt
RWY 07
068°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 068° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,149 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored68° / 248°4,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(4°)30', trees, 0' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 0
2524', trees, 0' from thr, 170' 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 07
PFKU · 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
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

  • Snow removal operations monitor the CTAF.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 47 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate rotating beacon on the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Activate PAPI on runway 07, REIL on runway 07, and medium intensity runway lighting on runways 07 and 25 on the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 has plastic markers.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 has plastic markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 07/25Runway 07/25 is soft when wet and has ruts and grass along the entire length.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFKU

Answer card
ICAO
PFKU
Name
KOYUKUK
Location
KOYUKUK, ALASKA
Elevation
148.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,148.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Koyukuk Airport sits in Koyukuk, Alaska. Field elevation is 148.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,000 ft of gravel, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. For a light piston, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current published data says otherwise. The airport has medium intensity runway lighting on 07 and 25. PAPI and REIL are available on runway 07. The rotating beacon is activated on the CTAF.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 47 degrees Celsius. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The runway is reported soft when wet. It also has ruts and grass along the full length. Runway 07 and runway 25 have plastic markers. Snow removal operations monitor the CTAF. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call on CTAF for current service and fuel availability before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Koyukuk Airport (PFKU)?
PFKU has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,000 ft long and paved with gravel. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Koyukuk Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PFKU. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Koyukuk Airport towered?
No. PFKU has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic and airport lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at PFKU?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight. For a light piston, standard practice is 1,000 ft AGL unless published otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at Koyukuk Airport?
Runway 07 and runway 25 have medium intensity runway lighting. PAPI and REIL are available on runway 07. The rotating beacon is activated on the CTAF.
What should I know about runway condition at PFKU?
Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The runway is reported soft when wet. It also has ruts and grass along the full length.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at Koyukuk Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO and fuel availability.
Are there cold weather or snow operations concerns at PFKU?
Yes. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 47 degrees Celsius. Snow removal operations monitor the CTAF.

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