PKEB

VFR

NANWALEK

NANWALEK · ALASKA

Elev
27'
Longest RWY
1,850'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PKEB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,027'
MSL · field 27' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +8 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF PKEB

PKEB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASO (SELDOVIA) · 8.7 NM away. Conditions at PKEB may differ.

METAR · PASO

Observed 21:53Z

PASO 132153Z AUTO 19008KT BKN050 OVC070 07/03 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP036 T00720028 TSNO
Wind
190° @ 8 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-579 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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 SW
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HOM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN JONES
Address
2320 KACHEMAK DR, HOMER AK 99603

Flight service · Hours

FSS HOM
HOMER907-235-8588LC235-8588
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 8 kt
RWY 19
167°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 19

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 167° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,027 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored347° / 167°1,850 ftGRAVEL19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
014', brush, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
196', brush, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 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

Chart Supplement
PKEB · CHART_SUPP
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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
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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
  • Limited transient parking is available.Show FAA
  • Be alert during east crosswind; expect downdrafts and gusty conditions.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • Day VFR only.Show FAA
  • All-terrain vehicle traffic occurs on the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Expect turbulence; variable winds and close-in high terrain exist at both ends. The runway is arc shaped with a magnetic heading of 10 degrees at one end and 190 degrees at the other end.Show FAA
  • 01/19The north 1000 feet of runway is closed indefinitely; the remainder 850 feet is soft.Show FAA
  • 01/19Runway width varies between 75 and 80 feet for the full length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19Rising terrain and trees are on the east side of runway 19.Show FAA
  • 01Approach is restricted by a mountain face 0.21 nautical miles from the end.Show FAA
  • 19Approach is restricted by the village on the hillside. No overflight.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Runway 01 wind sock is not available.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone number is 907-235-5217.Show FAA
  • 01/19Runway is soft after rain with ruts and loose rock.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PKEB

Answer card
ICAO
PKEB
Name
NANWALEK
Location
NANWALEK, ALASKA
Elevation
27 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,027 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 1,850 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
23°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Nanwalek Airport sits in Nanwalek, Alaska at 27 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19, which is 1,850 ft long and gravel. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a short-field, terrain-sensitive airport. Published remarks say the runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea. The north 1,000 ft of runway is closed indefinitely. The remaining 850 ft is soft. Expect turbulence, variable winds and close-in high terrain at both ends. Approach to runway 01 is restricted by a mountain face about 0.21 NM from the end. Approach to runway 19 is affected by rising terrain, trees and the hillside village. No overflight is allowed on that side. East crosswinds can bring downdrafts and gusts. Day VFR only is published. There is limited transient parking. No on-field FBOs are listed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PKEB Nanwalek Airport?
PKEB has one runway, 01/19, that is 1,850 ft long. The published remarks also say the north 1,000 ft is closed indefinitely. Only the remaining 850 ft is available and it is soft.
Is there an ILS at Nanwalek Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for PKEB. Plan for VFR only and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at PKEB?
Pattern altitude is not published for PKEB. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Nanwalek Airport towered?
No. PKEB is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Can you fly into PKEB at night?
The published remarks say day VFR only. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm conditions with the airport operator before planning any night arrival.
What runway hazards should I expect at PKEB?
Expect a short gravel strip with unmonitored runway condition. The surface is soft. Close-in terrain is present. The remarks also call out turbulence, variable winds, east crosswind downdrafts and a mountain face near runway 01.
Which FBOs are on the field at Nanwalek Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed for PKEB. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at PKEB?
Treat it like a short-field mountain strip. The runway is arc shaped. The north 1,000 ft is closed. The remaining surface is soft. Verify runway condition before use and be ready for gusty, terrain-driven winds.

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