PPIT

VFR

NUNAPITCHUK

NUNAPITCHUK · ALASKA

Elev
21.9'
Longest RWY
2,420'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PPIT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,021.9'
MSL · field 21.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PPIT

PPIT does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PANA (NAPAKIAK) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at PPIT may differ.

METAR · PANA

Observed 20:56Z

PANA 122056Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM SCT043 BKN055 OVC065 M13/M19 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP254 60000 T11331189 53000 FZRANO TSNO
Wind
070° @ 3 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
-13°C / -19°C
Altimeter
30.28 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-3,779 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
BETHEL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
16A (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSEPH LARAUX
Address
PO BOX 505, BETHEL AK 99559

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
070° · 3 kt
RWY 36
358°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 358° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,022 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°2,420 ftGRVL-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(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
PPIT · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Boats are in the beaching area.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not maintained; a visual inspection prior to use is recommended.Show FAA
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 18 and 36; precision approach path indicators are on runways 18 and 36; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36The precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and right of the centerline on runway 36.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PPIT

Answer card
ICAO
PPIT
Name
NUNAPITCHUK
Location
NUNAPITCHUK, ALASKA
Elevation
21.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,021.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,420 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Nunapitchuk Airport (PPIT) sits in Nunapitchuk, Alaska. The field elevation is 21.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,420 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts you at about 1,022 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway lighting is available on 18/36. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI are also published for both ends. Lighting is controlled through the CTAF. The runway condition is not maintained, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea. Boats are reported in the beaching area. Birds are also in the vicinity.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services. The airport is in a low-elevation coastal setting in western Alaska. Expect to plan for local weather, surface condition and wildlife on the field. Runway 36 has a published note that the PAPI is unusable more than 6 degrees left or right of centerline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at PPIT and how long is it?
PPIT has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,420 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface.
Is Nunapitchuk Airport towered?
No. PPIT is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls.
Does PPIT have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at PPIT. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at PPIT?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for PPIT. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at PPIT?
Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 18/36. The lights are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions for landing at PPIT?
Yes. Birds are reported near the airport. Boats are in the beaching area. The runway condition is not maintained, so a visual inspection before use is recommended.
Which FBOs are on the field at PPIT?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is the PAPI usable on runway 36 at PPIT?
The published remark says the PAPI on runway 36 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left and right of centerline. Stay aware of that limitation on final.

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