Casco Cove Coast Guard Station Private

ATU · PAAT · Attu, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
88 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,998 ft 02/20
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:59 PM
EventLocal (HADT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:07 AM16:07Z
Sunrise07:49 AM16:49Z
Sunset11:17 PM08:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:59 PM08:59Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:59 PM → 07:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:17 AM → 06:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 111°downwind 021°base 291°final 201°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
201° true
Dimensions
5,998 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 021°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
88 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Hill, 2,640 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
88 ft

Condition: Fair. Weight bearing: Single wheel 32k, Double wheel 110k, Dual tandem 150k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SYA 109.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SYA · Shemya VORTAC 109.00 · 27X High r279° / 33 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAAT / ATU
Coordinates
52.8298, 173.1738
Elevation
88 ft MSL
Sectional chart
W ALEUTIAN ISLS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
COLD BAY · 121.5, 122.2, 123.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CDB
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-532-2466
Activated
1949/08
Distance from city
0 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US COAST GUARD 17TH DIST
PO BOX 3-5000, JUNEAU, AK
907-392-3315
Manager
COMMANDER LORAN STATION
USCG, ATTU, AK
907-463-2970
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • PPR FOR USE EXC EMERG.
  • 625 FT TWR 1.5 NM NNE OF INTXN OF RWYS.
  • SNOW REMOVAL FOR SKED OPS; UNSKED OPS PN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 02 - 907-292-3315.

Contact

  • EXT 301.

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About PAAT

Casco Cove Coast Guard Station (ATU · PAAT) is an airport in Attu, AK, at 88 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAAT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAAT have a control tower?

No. Casco Cove Coast Guard Station is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PAAT?

Casco Cove Coast Guard Station has 1 runway; the longest is 5,998 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAAT?

Casco Cove Coast Guard Station is in Attu, AK, at an elevation of 88 ft MSL. Coordinates: 52.8298, 173.1738.

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