PPCT Takotna Airport

Before you fly into PPCT

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,423.1'

MSL · field 423.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22

H/W +13 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PPCT

PPCT does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAMC (MC GRATH) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at PPCT may differ.

METAR · PAMC

Observed 00:53Z

PAMC 140053Z 22013G23KT 10SM SCT070 BKN150 14/01 A2952 RMK AO2 SLP001 T01390011

Wind: 220° @ 13G23 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.52 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 901 ft
Ceiling: 15,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

PPCT does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAMC (MC GRATH) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at PPCT may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 14 00:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PAMC 132320Z 1400/1424 16007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT090 FM140300 21005KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM140600 23005KT P6SM BKN070

BASEVFR

14 00:00Z–14 03:00Z

Wind: 160° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 7,000 ft, Scattered 9,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 E
VFR sectional: MC GRATH
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STEFFEN STRICK
Phone: 907-524-3241
Address: PO BOX 21, MC GRATH AK 99627

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

220° · 13 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22

217°M

Head/Tail

+13 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	37° / 217°	3,300 ft	GRAVEL	Standard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

PPCT · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

PPCT · CHART_SUPP

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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$12.22

PAMC·Northern Petroleum Services·11.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$9.85

PAMC·Northern Petroleum Services·11.8 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$12.22atPAMCNorthern Petroleum Services11.8 nm
Jet A$9.85atPAMCNorthern Petroleum Services11.8 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended before using.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The rotating beacon is activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
Medium intensity runway lights on runway 04/22 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04Runway 04/22 has nonstandard markings. The runway is marked with reflective cones and markers.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
04/22Runway 04/22 has multiple lateral cracks the full length and width of the runway. The surface is uneven with dips, heaves, and humps the full length and width of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PPCT

Answer card

ICAO: PPCT
Name: TAKOTNA
Location: TAKOTNA, ALASKA
Elevation: 423.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,423.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 04/22 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 17°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 220° at 13 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22

Takotna Airport (PPCT) sits in Takotna, Alaska. Field elevation is 423.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,300 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 04/22 is marked with reflective cones and markers. Medium intensity runway lights and the rotating beacon are both activated by CTAF.

The published remarks matter here. The runway has multiple cracks across the full length and width. It is also uneven, with dips, heaves and humps. Runway condition is not monitored. Plan on a careful visual inspection before you commit to landing. The airport was established before 1959. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival. For a first-time pilot, this is a gravel strip with a rough surface. Treat it like a short-field, condition-dependent arrival. Keep an eye on density altitude, wind and braking action.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PPCT Takotna Airport?

PPCT has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,300 ft long and gravel. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Takotna Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for PPCT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at PPCT?

Pattern altitude is not published for PPCT. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Takotna Airport towered?

No. PPCT has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

What runway lighting is available at PPCT?

Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights. The lights are activated by CTAF. The rotating beacon is also activated by CTAF.

What should I know about runway condition at Takotna?

The runway has multiple lateral cracks. It is uneven with dips, heaves and humps across the full length and width. Runway condition is not monitored. Do a visual inspection before landing.

Are there any FBOs on the field at PPCT?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What runway markings does PPCT use?

Runway 04/22 has nonstandard markings. It is marked with reflective cones and markers.

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