Coldfoot Airport

CXF · PACX · Coldfoot, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,049 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,011 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
n/an/a
Sunrise04:42 AM12:42Z
Sunset11:29 PM07:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
n/an/a
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:29 AM → 03:42 AM

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

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 106°downwind 016°base 286°final 196°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
196° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
4,011 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 016°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
1,049 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 67 ft, 865 ft from threshold, 65 ft L of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
1,049 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Coldfoot”
ASOS/AWOS
118.0

Taxi & takeoff

“Coldfoot”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.0 124.6 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 r036° / 37.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PACX / CXF
Coordinates
67.2522, -150.2040
Elevation
1,049 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.0 · ☎ 907-269-2771
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 122.0 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
FAI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1971/01
Distance from city
0 WSW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20 & TWY LGTS - 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
JEFF RUSSELL
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2207
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • RY COND NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USING.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -18C.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 02/20 & TWY LGTS - CTAF.
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About PACX

Coldfoot Airport (CXF · PACX) is an airport in Coldfoot, AK, at 1,049 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,011 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PACX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PACX have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PACX?

Coldfoot Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,011 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PACX?

Coldfoot Airport is in Coldfoot, AK, at an elevation of 1,049 ft MSL. Coordinates: 67.2522, -150.2040.

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