Bettles Airport

BTT · PABT · Bettles, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
647 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,190 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 02:05 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
n/an/a
Sunrise04:52 AM12:52Z
Sunset11:30 PM07:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
02:05 AM10:05Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
02:05 AM → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:30 AM → 03:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 106°downwind 016°base 286°final 196°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
196° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
5,190 × 150 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GVL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 016°) on the 45° at 1,600 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

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Bettles”
ASOS/AWOS
135.45

Taxi & takeoff

“Bettles”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.2 124.6 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
352.0BETTLES RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BTT 116.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BTT · Bettles VOR/DME 116.00 · 107X High r357° / 0.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PABT / BTT
Coordinates
66.9139, -151.5290
Elevation
647 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.45 · ☎ 907-692-5900
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
BTT
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1949/01
Distance from city
0 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT SR-SS - CTAF.; ACTVT MALS RWY 02; VASI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.; WINTER SNOW REMOVAL - CTAF.; WX OBS AVBL - BETTLES WX ON CTAF OR 907-692-5533. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

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

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
(907) 451-5280
Manager
JASON LUDINGTON
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
(907) 451-5280
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • WINTER SNOW REMOVAL - CTAF.
  • WX OBS AVBL - BETTLES WX ON CTAF OR 907-692-5533.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -44C.
  • FLOAT PLANE OPS 2 MI SE.
  • FUEL H24; UNLEADED AVBL - 121.7/130.1/907-692-5111/907-692-5444.

Lighting

  • ACTVT SR-SS - CTAF.
  • ACTVT MALS RWY 02; VASI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.
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About PABT

Bettles Airport (BTT · PABT) is an airport in Bettles, AK, at 647 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,190 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PABT, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PABT have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PABT?

Bettles Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,190 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PABT?

Bettles Airport is in Bettles, AK, at an elevation of 647 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.9139, -151.5290.

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