POKW

MVFR

WATERFALL

WATERFALL · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
VFR sectional · POKW
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Before you fly into POKW
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF POKW

POKW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAHY (HYDABURG) · 15.2 NM away. Conditions at POKW may differ.

METAR · PAHY

Observed 03:56Z

PAHY 140356Z AUTO 19005KT 6SM -RA BR SCT010 BKN017 OVC022 08/08 A2986 RMK AO2 RAB06 SLP109 P0000 T00830078 $
Wind
190° @ 5 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-766 ft
Ceiling
1,700 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
0 NM SW
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE COCKRELL
Address
P.O. BOX KWF, KETCHIKAN AK 99950

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
POKW · 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
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

  • The float is removed during winter months, October through March.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · POKW

Answer card
ICAO
POKW
Name
WATERFALL
Location
WATERFALL, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
26°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
190° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

Waterfall Airport sits in Waterfall, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field. No ILS approaches are published. This is a non-towered field, so use CTAF 122.9 and keep your scan sharp in the pattern and on the surface area. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a float-oriented field. The published remark says the float is removed during winter months from October through March. Plan around that if you are arriving in the colder season. The field sits at sea level on the Alaska coast, so weather, water conditions and local visibility can drive the decision more than runway length would at a land airport. Magnetic variation is 26°. Keep that in mind when you brief any local direction references.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current on-field services before you launch. If you need current operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at POKW Waterfall?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That puts the airport at sea level, so local weather and surface conditions matter a lot on arrival.
Does Waterfall Airport have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts for POKW. Treat this as a float-oriented field and verify the current surface setup before departure.
Is there an ILS at POKW?
No ILS approaches are published for Waterfall. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and landing information.
What is the pattern altitude at Waterfall?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What is the CTAF for POKW?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for traffic calls since the field is not towered.
Is Waterfall Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower listed for POKW, so self-announce on CTAF and watch for local traffic.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Waterfall?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What seasonal issue should I know before flying into Waterfall?
The published remark says the float is removed during winter months from October through March. Verify the current setup before planning a winter arrival.

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