PFWS

MVFR

SOUTH NAKNEK NR 2

SOUTH NAKNEK · ALASKA

Elev
162.3'
Longest RWY
3,314'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFWS
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,162.3'
MSL · field 162.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PFWS

Current METAR

Observed 05:56Z

PFWS 140556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC021 06/04 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP029 60000 T00610039 10078 20061 51015
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-494 ft
Ceiling
2,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SSW
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
WSN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FLOYD WILSON
Address
PO BOX 65, KING SALMON AK 99613

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
Calm
RWY 13
126°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 126° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,162 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31126° / 306°3,314 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L
05/2348° / 228°2,264 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13VASI 2-box left(3°)9', brush, 4' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
316', brush, 0' from thr, 72' R of cntrln, slope 0
0520', brush, 0' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 0
237', brush, 0' from thr, 71' 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 13
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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
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

  • Vehicles, moose, and bears are on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • The taxiway slopes downhill to the northwest; there is no line of sight between the end of the taxiway and runway 13/31.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA
  • Heavy traffic occurs between South Naknek and Naknek airports, which are less than 2 miles apart.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Visual approach slope indicator for runway 13 and high intensity runway lights for runways 05/23 and 13/31 are activated on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 has short cones and lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFWS

Answer card
ICAO
PFWS
Name
SOUTH NAKNEK NR 2
Location
SOUTH NAKNEK, ALASKA
Elevation
162.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,162.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 3,314 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

South Naknek Nr 2 Airport sits in South Naknek, Alaska. Field elevation is 162.3 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 13/31 at 3,314 ft. This is a non-towered field, so plan on CTAF work on 122.9 and standard self-announce discipline. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway surfaces are gravel-dirt. Runway 31 has short cones and lights. Visual approach slope indicator for runway 13 and the high intensity runway lights for 05/23 and 13/31 are activated on CTAF. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before use is a good idea.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need services. Be ready for wildlife on and near the runways. Moose and bears are specifically called out. Taxiway geometry also matters here. The taxiway slopes down to the northwest. There is no line of sight between the taxiway end and runway 13/31. Heavy traffic can occur between South Naknek and Naknek airports. They are less than 2 miles apart. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PFWS South Naknek Nr 2 Airport?
The longest runway is 13/31 at 3,314 ft. The other runway is 05/23 at 2,264 ft.
Is PFWS towered or non-towered?
PFWS has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at South Naknek Nr 2?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does PFWS have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PFWS. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before you file or launch.
Which runway lights are available at PFWS?
Runway 31 has short cones and lights. High intensity runway lights for 05/23 and 13/31 are activated on CTAF. The VASI for runway 13 is also activated on CTAF.
Are there any on-field FBOs at South Naknek Nr 2?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for on the ground at PFWS?
Vehicles, moose and bears are reported on and near the runways. The runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is recommended.
Is there any special taxi or traffic concern at PFWS?
Yes. The taxiway slopes downhill to the northwest. There is no line of sight between the taxiway end and runway 13/31. Heavy traffic also occurs between South Naknek and Naknek airports. They are less than 2 miles apart.

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