PAHN

VFR

HAINES

HAINES · ALASKA

Elev
29.1'
Longest RWY
4,000'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAHN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,029.1'
MSL · field 29.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF PAHN

Current METAR

Observed 17:54Z

PAHN 131754Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN080 10/03 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01000033 10100 20033 55000 TSNO
Wind
170° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-366 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
3 NM W
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HNS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATT BORON
Address
BOX 302, HAINES AK 99827

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 4 kt
RWY 08
090°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 090° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,029 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored90° / 270°4,000 ftASPH08 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(4°)10', brush, 200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
26PAPI 4-box left(4°)5', brush, 200' from thr, 0' 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
PAHN · 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
100LLA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Narrow approach from northwest with mountains on both sides; turbulence on northwest approach near bluff.Show FAA
  • Safety area is 4600 feet by 150 feet with 300 feet of gravel safety area at each end.Show FAA
  • Airport closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight except with prior permission required for airport safety and security; Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; P.O. Box 112506; Juneau Alaska 99811-2506; 907-465-1786.Show FAA
  • Airport condition is not maintained. Airport maintenance is on an irregular basis. Visual inspection is recommended.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • Alert: see general notices for enroute CTAF frequencies.Show FAA
  • Closed to aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • Taxiway and parking apron not available.Show FAA
  • Taxiway D is not maintained from 15 October to 30 April.Show FAA
  • Recommended daylight operations only.Show FAA
  • PAJA onto runway.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Birds, bears, and moose are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Fuel service available at 907-766-3190.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 08 and 26; precision approach path indicators are on runways 08 and 26; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 08/26 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26Fifty foot trees are located 1000 feet southeast of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08Precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline on runway 08.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 08/26Sand to enhance runway friction may not meet FAA specifications.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHN

Answer card
ICAO
PAHN
Name
HAINES
Location
HAINES, ALASKA
Elevation
29.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,029.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Haines Airport is in Haines, Alaska. The field elevation is 29.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 4,000 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Delta Western is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 766-3190 for current service details before you go.

This is a mountain airport with a narrow approach from the northwest. The published remarks call out mountains on both sides. They also note turbulence near the bluff on the northwest approach. The field is also listed as not regularly maintained. Visual inspection is a good idea before you commit. The airport is recommended for daylight operations only. Runway lighting is CTAF-controlled. PAPI and runway end identifier lights are published on both ends. The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable more than 5 degrees left of centerline. Cold weather is a factor here too. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees C. Birds, bears and moose are reported on and near the airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at PAHN Haines Airport?
PAHN has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does PAHN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for PAHN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Haines Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Haines Airport towered?
No. PAHN is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
Which fuel is available on the field at PAHN?
Delta Western is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (907) 766-3190 for current service status.
What should I know about the approach into PAHN?
The northwest approach is narrow with mountains on both sides. Published remarks also note turbulence near the bluff on the northwest approach.
Can I plan a night arrival into Haines Airport?
The published remarks recommend daylight operations only. If you are considering a night arrival, verify current conditions with the airport operator before you go.
Are there any weight limits or special restrictions at PAHN?
Aircraft over 12,500 lb gross weight are closed except with prior permission from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The airport remarks also note that maintenance is irregular, so a visual inspection is recommended.

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