PAHO

VFR

HOMER

HOMER · ALASKA

Elev
84.3'
Longest RWY
6,701'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
884.3'
MSL · field 84.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAHO

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

PAHO 132153Z 25006KT 10SM FEW050 OVC070 08/01 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP037 T00830011 $
Wind
250° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-388 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
SEWARD
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 884 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HOM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTHEW BLAINE
Address
2320 KACHEMAK DR, HOMER AK 99603

Flight service · Hours

FSS HOM
HOMER907-235-8588LC235-8588
Attendance
  • NOV-MAR · 0400-2100
  • APR-OCT · 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 6 kt
RWY 22
218°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 884 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored38° / 218°6,701 ftASPH04 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF31', ant, 522' from thr, 520' R of cntrln, slope 10
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR74', tree, 2269' from thr, 425' R of cntrln, slope 27

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

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LE
HOM
109.3
LOC BC RWY 22
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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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Runway condition, snow and ice reports and removal, wildlife control, or other services are available during scheduled maintenance hours; after hours service is available from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for fixed wing aircraft; traffic pattern altitude is 600 feet above ground level and below for rotary aircraft.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement is in effect 24 hours a day; turns before the departure end of runway 04/22 are not authorized at Homer and SPB; report observed deviations to the FAA safety hotline.Show FAA
  • Sand gradation is larger than FAA recommended; see AC150/5200-30.Show FAA
  • Sea birds and water fowl are on and in the vicinity of the airport during spring and summer.Show FAA
  • The PAEW may be on runway H24.Show FAA
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at http://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • There is a 365 foot unlighted tower 9 nautical miles west.Show FAA
  • Gravel road on the south side of the runway is closed to aircraft; taxiing is not authorized.Show FAA
  • General aviation transient parking is not available on the south side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Taxiway D is closed; taxiways A, B south, and E are closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers is active on runway 04; medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active on runway 22; precision approach path indicators are on runways 04 and 22; high intensity runway lights are on runway 04/22; use CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22The pavement classification number value is 511/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 04/22There is no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Operations are only during aircraft rescue and firefighting operations.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required in writing for aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats; airport manager address is 2320 Kachemak Drive, Homer, Alaska 99603.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAHO

Answer card
ICAO
PAHO
Name
HOMER
Location
HOMER, ALASKA
Elevation
84.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
884.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 6,701 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Homer Airport is in Homer, Alaska. The field elevation is 84.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 6,701 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6.

An ILS is available to runway 04. The runway lighting setup includes medium intensity approach lights with sequenced flashers on 04. Runway 22 has medium intensity approach lights with runway alignment indicator lights. Both ends have precision approach path indicators. Both ends also have high intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for lighting or airport coordination.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for fixed wing aircraft. That is 884.3 ft MSL. Rotary pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL and below. The airport sits in coastal Alaska, so expect weather, wind and bird activity to matter. Sea birds and water fowl are reported on and near the field during spring and summer. Noise abatement is in effect 24 hours a day. Turns before the departure end of runway 04/22 are not authorized.

Maritime Helicopters is on the field and carries JET_A. Kachemak Jet Center is also on the field and carries JET_A and JET_A_PRIST. For larger aircraft, prior permission in writing is required for operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Check current runway condition and service status before arrival. Snow and ice reports, wildlife control and other services are tied to scheduled maintenance hours or the airport manager after hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PAHO for fixed-wing aircraft?
The published fixed-wing pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 884.3 ft MSL at Homer.
Is Homer Airport towered?
No. PAHO has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 for airport traffic calls.
What ILS approach is available at PAHO?
PAHO has one ILS approach. It serves runway 04.
What is the longest runway at Homer Airport?
The only runway is 04/22. It is 6,701 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at PAHO?
Maritime Helicopters is on the field and carries JET_A. Kachemak Jet Center is on the field and carries JET_A and JET_A_PRIST.
Are there noise abatement restrictions at Homer Airport?
Yes. Noise abatement is in effect 24 hours a day. Turns before the departure end of runway 04/22 are not authorized.
Can large passenger aircraft operate at PAHO?
Prior permission in writing is required for aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Check with the airport manager before planning that kind of arrival.
What should I know about runway lighting at PAHO?
Runway 04 has medium intensity approach lighting with sequenced flashers. Runway 22 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Both ends have PAPI and high intensity runway lights.

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