PAMC

VFR

MC GRATH

MC GRATH · ALASKA

Elev
342.7'
Longest RWY
5,936'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of PAMC MC GRATH showing runway layout — runways 17/35, 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAMC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,342.7'
MSL · field 342.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF PAMC

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

PAMC 280553Z AUTO 22008G15KT 10SM -RA SCT036 OVC060 12/10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP135 P0002 60032 T01170100 10128 20117 51016 TSNO $
Wind
220° @ 8G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
65 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
MCG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEFFEN STRICK
Address
PO BOX 21, MCGRATH AK 99627

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCG
MCGRATH907-524-3611LD524-3611
Attendance
  • MAY-SEPT · MON-WED · 0700-1730
  • OCT-APR · MON-FRI · 0800 - 1630
  • MAY-SEPT · THURS · 0700-1500

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 8 kt
RWY 23
236°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 236° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,343 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35167° / 347°5,936 ftASPHStandard L
05/23Favored56° / 236°2,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
175,936'5,936'5,389'4,843'VASI 4-box left(3°)
355,936'5,936'5,390'4,843'VASI 4-box left(3°)53', tree, 1305' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 24
0522', brush, 200' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 9

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of PAMC MC GRATH in MC GRATH, ALASKA, showing runways 17/35, 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 17
LE · CAT I
MCG
108.5
LOC RWY 17
PAMC · IAP
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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
100LLA1+
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

  • WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING-FALL; MOOSE INVOF ARPT.
  • FIRE ATTACK OPS DURG SUMMER.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • CLSD TO ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • PAEW ON RWY.
  • APRON TSNT PRKG MKD BY GREEN CONES.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
  • WX BLN FAC ON ARPT; SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR OPS DETAILS.
  • MAINT SVC AVBL MAY-SEPT MON-THURS 0700L-1730L; OCT-APR MON-FRI 0800L-1700; AFT HR - AMGR.
  • LOCK WHEELED TURNS NA.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -45C.
  • ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • FUEL SVC FEE AFT 1700 DAILY & ON SUNDAYS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; VASI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35PCR VALUE: 450/F/C/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35ROAD 6 FT BLW 115 FT BYD RWY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAMC

Answer card
ICAO
PAMC
Name
MC GRATH
Location
MC GRATH, ALASKA
Elevation
342.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,342.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,936 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Mc Grath Airport sits in Mc Grath, Alaska. Field elevation is 342.7 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 5,936 ft asphalt runway 17/35. Runway 05/23 is 2,000 ft gravel. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 for traffic calls.

An ILS is published for runway 17. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern judgment for the field. Verify the current pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport is closed to aircraft greater than 30 passenger seats. That matters for planning if you are bringing a larger aircraft.

Northern Petroleum Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A, JET A PRIST and MOGAS. The airport also has a few operational points worth briefing before arrival. Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual check before landing is recommended. Pavement is reported rough. The airport sand is coarser than FAA guidance recommends. There is also a trail 7 feet below and 170 feet beyond runway 17. In cold weather, this is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 45 degrees Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is longest at PAMC Mc Grath Airport?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway at 5,936 ft. It is asphalt, so it is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Does PAMC have an ILS approach?
Yes. An ILS approach is published for runway 17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Is Mc Grath Airport towered?
No. PAMC is an uncontrolled airport, so use CTAF 123.6 for position reports and traffic awareness.
What is the field elevation at PAMC?
Field elevation is 342.7 ft MSL. That is low enough that density altitude is usually driven more by temperature than elevation. Alaska cold weather planning still matters.
What is the pattern altitude at PAMC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard traffic pattern judgment and verify the current pattern altitude in the FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Which FBO is on the field at Mc Grath Airport?
Northern Petroleum Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A, JET A PRIST and MOGAS. Call (907) 524-3019 for current service status.
Are there any runway or surface issues to know about at PAMC?
Yes. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. The pavement is reported rough. The airport sand is coarser than FAA guidance recommends.
Is there anything special about runway 17 at PAMC?
There is a trail 7 ft below and 170 ft beyond runway 17. The runway also has REILs, VASI and medium intensity lighting. Use the published lighting and keep the departure and landing picture in mind.

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