Kake Airport

AFE · PAFE · Kake, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
172 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
21E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:51 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:11 AM12:11Z
Sunrise05:00 AM13:00Z
Sunset09:02 PM05:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:51 PM05:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:51 PM → 04:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:02 PM → 04:00 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 199°downwind 289°base 019°final 109°45° entry1129

RWY 11RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
109° mag · 130° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 289°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
150 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Brush, 5 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 230 ft R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
41 ft
TDZ elevation
166 ft
End lights
REIL

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

“Kuiu”
ASOS/AWOS
135.25

Taxi & takeoff

“Kuiu”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
121.3 122.65 132.175 LOW/HIGH

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAFE
Coordinates
56.9613, -133.9102
Elevation
172 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
21E
Sectional chart
JUNEAU
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 135.25 · ☎ 907-782-4981
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
SITKA · 121.3, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Sitka Radio (0600-2145 OTR HRS C*)
NOTAM facility
AFE
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-966-2221
Activated
1986/11
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 11; PAPI RWY 11; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 4-light PAPI (left).

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 SOUTHCOAST REGION
PO BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
907-465-4512
Manager
KELLY BODDY
PO BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
907-966-2960
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • COND UNMNT; MAINT IREG; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
  • RCMD DALGT OPS. HIGH TRRN N, E & S.
  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
  • PAJA ONTO RWY; NA ONTO TWY & APRON.
  • CLSD TO ACFT OVR 12500 LB GWT, EXC PPR - SAFETY & SCTY 907-465-1786 OR BY MAIL - DOT & PUB FAC P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU AK 99811-2506. PH: 907-465-1786.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.

Runways

  • UNLIT 191 FT TWR 6300 FT N OF THR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 11; PAPI RWY 11; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • 2 FT BRUSH 100-160 FT FM RWY THR 230 FT R OF CNTRL.
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About PAFE

Kake Airport (AFE · PAFE) is an airport in Kake, AK, at 172 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAFE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAFE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAFE?

Kake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAFE?

Kake Airport is in Kake, AK, at an elevation of 172 ft MSL. Coordinates: 56.9613, -133.9102.

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