Cape Sarichef Airport Private

26AK · PACS · WSF · Cape Sarichef, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
291 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,500 ft 16/34
Runways
2
Mag var
16E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:39 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:31 AM14:31Z
Sunrise07:16 AM15:16Z
Sunset10:55 PM06:55Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:39 PM07:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:39 PM → 06:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:55 PM → 06:16 AM

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 234°downwind 324°base 054°final 144°45° entry16243406

RWY 16RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
144° mag · 160° true
Dimensions
3,500 × 120 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 324°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
253 ft
Markings
none

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

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PACS / WSF
Coordinates
54.5839, -164.9057
Elevation
291 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
DUTCH HARBOR
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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
907-532-2466
Activated
1958/04
Distance from city
0 N

Night operations

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.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US GOVT F&WS REGL DIR
1011 E TUDOR, ANCHORAGE, AK
Manager
IZEMBEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
P.O. BOX 127, COLD BAY, AK
907-532-2445
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • RY NOT MAINTAINED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USING.

Runways

  • EAST 1100' OF RWY CLSD AND UNUSABLE.
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About PACS

Cape Sarichef Airport (26AK · PACS · WSF) is an airport in Cape Sarichef, AK, at 291 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PACS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PACS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PACS?

Cape Sarichef Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PACS?

Cape Sarichef Airport is in Cape Sarichef, AK, at an elevation of 291 ft MSL. Coordinates: 54.5839, -164.9057.

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