Central Airport

CEM · PACE · Central, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
937 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,782 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
20E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 12:34 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
02:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise04:38 AM12:38Z
Sunset10:51 PM06:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:34 AM08:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:34 AM → 02:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:51 PM → 03:38 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 140°downwind 050°base 320°final 230°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
230° mag · 250° true
Dimensions
2,782 × 60 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-P
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 050°) on the 45° at 1,900 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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
135.0 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
284.7FORT YUKON RCAG (HIGH)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PACE / CEM
Coordinates
65.5738, -144.7807
Elevation
937 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
20E
Sectional chart
DAWSON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2, 124.1, 132.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FAI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1947/09
Distance from city
0 NNE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.; SNOW REMOVAL MNT CTAF. 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
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
JASON LUDINGTON
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-5280
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • SNOW REMOVAL MNT CTAF.
  • SUAIS - 125.3/126.3; 1-800-758-8723.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runways

  • DTHR MKD WITH BLUE LGTS & REFLECTORS.
  • 12 IN SFC GRASS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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About PACE

Central Airport (CEM · PACE) is an airport in Central, AK, at 937 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,782 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PACE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PACE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PACE?

Central Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,782 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PACE?

Central Airport is in Central, AK, at an elevation of 937 ft MSL. Coordinates: 65.5738, -144.7807.

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