PFNO

VFR

ROBERT/BOB/CURTIS MEML

NOORVIK · ALASKA

Elev
54.5'
Longest RWY
4,000'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFNO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,054.5'
MSL · field 54.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PFNO

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

PFNO 140356Z AUTO 10005KT 9SM OVC100 13/01 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP032 T01280006 $
Wind
100° @ 5 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
187 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
D76 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALVIN WERNEKE
Address
BOX 55, KOTZEBUE AK 99752

Flight service · Hours

FSS OTZ
KOTZEBUE907-442-33101-800-478-7460
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 5 kt
RWY 06
064°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 064° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,055 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored64° / 244°4,000 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 4-box right(3°)

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 06
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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
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

  • Winter snow removal is maintained by CTAF.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI on runway 06 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 06 and 24 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runway 06 has lights and plastic markers.Show FAA
  • 24Runway 24 has lights and plastic markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Northwest Arctic Borough.Show FAA
  • Tie down is not available.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFNO

Answer card
ICAO
PFNO
Name
ROBERT/BOB/CURTIS MEML
Location
NOORVIK, ALASKA
Elevation
54.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,054.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Robert/Bob/Curtis Meml Airport sits in Noorvik, Alaska. The field elevation is 54.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 4,000 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The runway headings are 75° and 255° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has runway lights on 06 and 24. PAPI is available on runway 06. Lighting is activated by CTAF. Runway 06 also has plastic markers. Runway 24 has lights and plastic markers.

This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius. Winter snow removal is maintained by CTAF. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. Tie down is not available. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. For a first visit, plan for a non-towered Arctic field. Expect a gravel surface. Winter conditions can change the runway fast.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PFNO and what surface does it have?
PFNO has one runway, 06/24. It is 4,000 ft long and the surface is gravel-dirt.
Is PFNO towered?
No. PFNO has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls.
Does PFNO have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PFNO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PFNO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern altitude before flying the field.
What runway lighting is available at PFNO?
Runway 06 and runway 24 have lights. PAPI is on runway 06. The lights are activated by CTAF.
What should I know about winter operations at PFNO?
Winter snow removal is maintained by CTAF. The airport is also listed as a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 22 degrees Celsius.
Is the runway condition at PFNO monitored?
No. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PFNO?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the FBO directly by phone for current service availability.

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PFNO Robert/Bob/Curtis Meml Airport