PAUN

VFR

UNALAKLEET

UNALAKLEET · ALASKA

Elev
27.3'
Longest RWY
5,900'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAUN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,027.3'
MSL · field 27.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF PAUN

Current METAR

Observed 04:56Z

PAUN 140456Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM FEW090 04/00 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP018 T00440000 PNO $
Wind
300° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.58 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
-865 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 N
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
UNK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WILSON
Address
PO BOX 192, UNALAKLEET AK 99684

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME
NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 6 kt
RWY 27
267°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 267° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,027 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33153° / 333°5,900 ftASPH15 R
09/27Favored87° / 267°1,900 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15VASI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 200' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0
33VASI 4-box left(3°)25', bldg, 850' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 26
2720', brdg, 690' from thr, 310' R of cntrln, slope 24

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 15
LE
UNK
111.3
LOC RWY 15
PAUN · 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
100LLA
Other services
CARGO

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
Yes
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

  • Snow removal and deicing are not available from 1600 to 0800.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • There is a 299-foot tower 2.4 nautical miles east.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 33 has activated runway end identifier lights; runways 15 and 33 have high intensity runway lights; runways 09 and 27 have medium intensity runway lights all controlled by CTAF. Visual approach slope indicators are on runways 15 and 33 and are on a control tower controller's discretion.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15There is a 100-foot unlighted tower 0.4 nautical miles north of the threshold of runway 15.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airframe repair services are emergency only.Show FAA
  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Power plant repair services are emergency only.Show FAA
  • Transient parking is near the Department of Transportation maintenance building and runway 27 threshold.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail contact for the manager is JOHN.WILSON@ALASKA.GOV.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAUN

Answer card
ICAO
PAUN
Name
UNALAKLEET
Location
UNALAKLEET, ALASKA
Elevation
27.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,027.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Unalakleet Airport sits in Unalakleet, Alaska. Field elevation is 27.3 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 5,900 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.0. One ILS approach is published for runway 15.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. West Coast Aviation Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (907) 624-3461 for current service details before arrival.

A few published remarks matter here. Transient parking is near the Department of Transportation maintenance building and the runway 27 threshold. Snow removal and deicing are not available from 1600 to 0800. Runway condition is unmonitored. Plan a visual inspection before landing if conditions are uncertain. There is also a 299-foot tower 2.4 NM east. A 100-foot unlighted tower sits 0.4 NM north of the runway 15 threshold. Runway 15 and runway 33 have high intensity lighting. Runway 09 and runway 27 have medium intensity lighting. All lighting is controlled by CTAF. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the terrain-free but weather-prone Alaska environment. Also note the unmonitored surface and the tower and lighting notes before you commit to final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PAUN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Unalakleet Airport towered?
No. PAUN has no control tower. CTAF is 123.0.
What runway is the ILS at PAUN on?
The published ILS approach is for runway 15.
Which runway is the longest at Unalakleet Airport?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 5,900 ft. It is asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at PAUN?
West Coast Aviation Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (907) 624-3461 for current service details.
Where is transient parking at Unalakleet Airport?
Transient parking is near the Department of Transportation maintenance building and the runway 27 threshold.
Are there lighting notes I should know for a night arrival at PAUN?
Runway 15 and runway 33 have high intensity runway lights. Runway 09 and runway 27 have medium intensity runway lights. All lighting is controlled by CTAF.
Is snow removal available overnight at Unalakleet Airport?
No. Snow removal and deicing are not available from 1600 to 0800. Check conditions early if you plan a late arrival.

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