PFSH

VFR

SHAKTOOLIK

SHAKTOOLIK · ALASKA

Elev
24.4'
Longest RWY
4,001'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFSH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,024.4'
MSL · field 24.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PFSH

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

PFSH 140356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 OVC075 05/00 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP017 T00500000 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-748 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 NW
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
2C7

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
BOX 192, UNALAKLEET AK 99684

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME
NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 15
147°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 147° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,024 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33147° / 327°4,001 ftGRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
33PAPI 4-box left(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 15
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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

  • Caution runway is closed and abandoned and unmarked.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; recommended visual inspection before landing.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate runway end identifier lights on runway 33, precision approach path indicator on runway 33, and medium intensity runway lights on runway 15/33 via CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33Lights and cones are present at runway 33 end.Show FAA
  • 15Lights and cones are present at runway 15 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Maintain daylight hours by local airline; no response to non-scheduled aircraft.Show FAA
  • 15/33Ponding and slippery conditions occur when wet on runway 15/33.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFSH

Answer card
ICAO
PFSH
Name
SHAKTOOLIK
Location
SHAKTOOLIK, ALASKA
Elevation
24.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,024.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Shaktoolik Airport sits in Shaktoolik, Alaska. Field elevation is 24.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 4,001 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is low and coastal. Wet runway performance can change fast here. The published remarks say ponding and slippery conditions can occur when the runway is wet. Runway condition is also unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is a good idea.

The published remarks also note lights and cones at both runway ends. Runway end identifier lights, a PAPI on runway 33 and medium intensity runway lights on 15/33 are activated via CTAF. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. There is no on-field FBO listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before you go. The remarks also say the airport is maintained for daylight hours by a local airline. Non-scheduled aircraft may not get a response.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PFSH Shaktoolik Airport?
PFSH has one runway, 15/33. It is 4,001 ft long and gravel.
Does Shaktoolik Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for PFSH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at PFSH?
Pattern altitude is not published for PFSH. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Shaktoolik Airport towered?
No. PFSH has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway lighting is available at PFSH?
The published remarks say runway end identifier lights and a PAPI are on runway 33. Medium intensity runway lights on 15/33 are activated via CTAF.
Is the runway at Shaktoolik Airport wet or soft field friendly?
The runway is gravel. The published remarks warn that ponding and slippery conditions can occur when it is wet. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual check before landing is smart.
Are there any FBOs on the field at PFSH?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can I expect airport services at PFSH outside daylight hours?
The published remarks say the airport is maintained for daylight hours by a local airline. Non-scheduled aircraft may not get a response. Verify plans with the airport operator before departure.

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PFSH Shaktoolik Airport