Emmonak Airport

ENM · PAEM · EMK · Emmonak, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
16 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,601 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
14E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 12:55 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:11 AM13:11Z
Sunrise06:23 AM14:23Z
Sunset11:43 PM07:43Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:55 AM08:55Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:55 AM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:43 AM → 05:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 073°downwind 343°base 253°final 163°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
163° mag · 177° true
Dimensions
4,601 × 100 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
VASI (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 343°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
16 ft
Threshold crossing height
32 ft
TDZ elevation
16 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Emmonak”
ASOS/AWOS
135.35

Taxi & takeoff

“Emmonak”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.55 124.0 LOW

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

Nearby navigation aids

ENM 117.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ENM · Emmonak VOR/DME 117.80 · 125X High r300° / 0.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAEM / EMK
Coordinates
62.7861, -164.4910
Elevation
16 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
BETHEL
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 135.35 · ☎ 907-269-2755
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 122.55 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
ENM
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
1988/06
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34; VASI RYS 16 & 34 AND REIL RY 34 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: VASI · 34: VASI.

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

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER ROAD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
JOHN WILSON
BOX 192, UNALAKLEET, AK
(907) 625-1025
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • RAVENS AND GULLS ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Runways

  • SAFETY AREA LENGTH 5000 FT; SAFETY AREA ROUGH BOTH RY ENDS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34; VASI RYS 16 & 34 AND REIL RY 34 - CTAF.
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About PAEM

Emmonak Airport (ENM · PAEM · EMK) is an airport in Emmonak, AK, at 16 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,601 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAEM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAEM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAEM?

Emmonak Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,601 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAEM?

Emmonak Airport is in Emmonak, AK, at an elevation of 16 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.7861, -164.4910.

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