PODC

VFR

DAHL CREEK

DAHL CREEK · ALASKA

Elev
260'
Longest RWY
4,780'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PODC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,260'
MSL · field 260' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +12 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF PODC

PODC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGH (SHUNGNAK) · 7.2 NM away. Conditions at PODC may differ.

METAR · PAGH

Observed 01:56Z

PAGH 140156Z AUTO 10012G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 T01441022
Wind
100° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / -2°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
562 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
10 NM SE
VFR sectional
FAIRBANKS
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
OTZ (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

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100° · 12 kt
RWY 08
077°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 08

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 077° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,260 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored77° / 257°4,780 ftGRAVEL08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
089', brush, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
2611', brush, 0' from thr, 80' 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

Chart Supplement
PODC · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Caribou may be on the runway.Show FAA
  • The wind sock is damaged and not reliable. The segmented circle and wind sock are overgrown with brush and trees.Show FAA
  • The airport is not maintained. There is no snow removal. Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Runway 08/26 is also used as a road.Show FAA
  • High terrain is north of the airport.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Northwest Arctic Borough.Show FAA
  • 08/26Grass is growing on the runway. A dip is forming approximately 250 feet from runway 26 threshold and two-inch-wide erosion channels are developing from the center line to the south edge. The runway is no longer maintained.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PODC

Answer card
ICAO
PODC
Name
DAHL CREEK
Location
DAHL CREEK, ALASKA
Elevation
260 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,260 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,780 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
23°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Dahl Creek Airport (PODC) sits in Dahl Creek, Alaska. Field elevation is 260 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,780 ft long and gravel. The field is not towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls.

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. The published remarks matter here. Runway 08/26 is also used as a road. The runway is no longer maintained. Grass is growing on it. A dip is forming near the Runway 26 end. Erosion channels are developing. A visual inspection before landing is a smart move.

There is no on-field FBO listed. Check with the airport operator or the field directly by phone before you go. High terrain is north of the airport. Caribou may be on the runway. The wind sock is damaged and not reliable. The segmented circle and wind sock area are overgrown with brush and trees. This is a remote Alaska strip with no snow removal and no runway condition monitoring, so treat surface conditions as a real planning item before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PODC Dahl Creek Airport?
PODC has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,780 ft long and gravel.
Is Dahl Creek Airport towered?
No. PODC has no control tower. Pilots use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic.
Does PODC have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PODC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Dahl Creek Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published for PODC. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway surface is at PODC?
Runway 08/26 is gravel. The published remarks also say the runway is no longer maintained.
Are there any special runway hazards at Dahl Creek?
Yes. The runway is also used as a road. Published remarks also note grass on the runway. A dip is near the Runway 26 end. Erosion channels are developing. Caribou may be on the runway.
Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at PODC?
No on-field FBO is listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at PODC?
Treat this as a remote, unmaintained strip. There is no snow removal. Runway condition is not monitored. The wind sock is damaged. High terrain is north of the airport.

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