PASC

LIFR

DEADHORSE

DEADHORSE · ALASKA

Elev
67.4'
Longest RWY
6,500'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PASC
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,067.4'
MSL · field 67.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +28 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF PASC

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

PASC 131853Z 07028KT 1/2SM R06/2400V3500FT BLSN FZFG BKN004 M11/M12 A2996
Wind
070° @ 28 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
-11°C / -12°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-3,086 ft
Ceiling
400 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
POINT BARROW
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SCC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM PARAULT
Address
POUCH 340002, PRUDHOE BAY AK 99734

Flight service · Hours

FSS SCC
DEADHORSE907-659-2401LC659-2401
Attendance
  • 0600-1830

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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070° · 28 kt
RWY 06
058°M
Head/Tail
+28 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 058° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,067 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored58° / 238°6,500 ftASPH06 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
066,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
246,500'6,500'6,500'6,500'VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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 06
LD · CAT I
SCC
109.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
PASC · 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
100A
Other services
CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting service is available with prior permission in writing from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • The airport is Transportation Security Administration regulated. See 49 CFR 1542. All gates and doors must be secured at all times. Transient or unfamiliar pilots should contact the airport manager for information.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl are in the vicinity of the airport. Caribou are on the runway and movement areas.Show FAA
  • Colville ramp is closed.Show FAA
  • Airport maintenance is from 0600 to 1830. After hours contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • Weather observations when the Deadhorse flight service station is closed are available on frequency 133.55 or by phone at 907-659-2401.Show FAA
  • Aviation center is private and requires prior permission to use. Contact 907-538-3600.Show FAA
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the flight service station is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06 and 24. High intensity runway lights for runway 06/24 are controlled by CTAF. High intensity runway lights for runway 06/24 are preset to low intensity. Increase intensity by using CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFuel service is available from 0600 to 1800 on frequency 122.85 or by phone at 907-659-6215.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Pavement classification rating value is 801/F/A/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats except with prior permission in writing from the airport manager at PO Box 340002 Prudhoe Bay AK 99734.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PASC

Answer card
ICAO
PASC
Name
DEADHORSE
Location
DEADHORSE, ALASKA
Elevation
67.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,067.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
070° at 28 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Deadhorse Airport sits in Deadhorse, Alaska. Field elevation is 67.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 6,500 ft asphalt. The runway headings are 75° and 255° magnetic. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 06. The field is not towered. UNICOM is 123.0. CTAF is 123.6.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,067 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Colville is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel service is listed from 0600 to 1800 on 122.85 or by phone at (907) 659-6215. The ramp for Colville is closed, so plan ahead with the airport operator or the FBO directly.

This is an Alaska field with real operational issues. The airport is TSA regulated. Gates and doors must stay secured. Waterfowl are reported near the airport. Caribou are on the runway and movement areas. The airport also has lighting procedures that matter after hours. When the FSS is closed, use the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for 06 and 24. High intensity runway lights for 06/24 are controlled by CTAF. If you are new to the field, verify current procedures with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PASC Deadhorse Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,067 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.
Does PASC have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 06. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you fly.
Is Deadhorse Airport towered?
No. PASC has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 and UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic coordination.
Which runway is the longest at PASC?
Runway 06/24 is the only runway and it is 6,500 ft long. The surface is asphalt, so it is the runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Which FBO is on the field at Deadhorse?
Colville is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 659-6215 for current service details before arrival.
What should I know about lighting at PASC after hours?
When the flight service station is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06 and 24. High intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. They are preset to low intensity.
Are there wildlife hazards at Deadhorse Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say waterfowl are in the vicinity. They also say caribou are on the runway and movement areas. Plan a careful taxi and landing scan, especially in low light or marginal visibility.
Is there any special access restriction at PASC?
Yes. The airport is TSA regulated and gates and doors must be secured at all times. The remarks also say aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats need prior written permission from the airport manager.

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