Big Mountain Private

37AK · PABM · Big Mountain, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
663 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,200 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
22E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at PABM. Nearby reporting stations: PAIG (20 NM), PAIL (26 NM), PAKX (58 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:14 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:15 AM15:15Z
Sunrise07:56 AM15:56Z
Sunset08:33 PM04:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:14 PM05:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:14 PM → 07:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:33 PM → 06:56 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° mag · 272° true
Dimensions
4,200 × 145 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for PABM.

Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PABM / 37AK
Coordinates
59.3612, -155.2588
Elevation
663 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
22E
Sectional chart
KODIAK
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
ILIAMNA · 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 134.95 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ILI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
907-571-1240
Distance from city
3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
U.S. AIR FORCE
622TH AIR SUPPORT GROUP, 10471 20TH STREET, SUITE 361, ELMENDORF AFB, AK
907-552-3442
Manager
JOHN SMITH
611TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON, 10471 20TH STREET, SUITE 302, ELMENDORF AFB, AK
907-552-5282
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • USAF FAC. CIVIL OPS 30 DAY PPR; CIV ACFT LNDG PMT RQRD - D317-552-5282 OR AMGR; EMAIL: 611ASUS.AO.LANDINGPERMITS@US.AF.MIL. MAIL CALP: 11 AF AMGR 10471 20TH ST, SUITE 206, JBER AFB, AK 99506. FAILURE TO HAVE CALP FINED & RPTD TO FSDO & US ATTORNEYS OFC IAW 32 CFR855.

Runways

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: PFKK Kokhanok (15 NM) · PAKL Kulik Lake (24 NM) · PANO Nondalton (39 NM) · 00AN Katmai Lodge (private) (40 NM)

About PABM

Big Mountain (37AK · PABM) is an airport in Big Mountain, AK, at 663 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PABM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PABM have a control tower?

No. Big Mountain is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at PABM?

Big Mountain has 1 runway; the longest is 4,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PABM?

Big Mountain is in Big Mountain, AK, at an elevation of 663 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.3612, -155.2588.

More about PABM

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PABM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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