Shungnak

SHG · PAGH · Shungnak, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
205 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,001 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:40 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:03 AM15:03Z
Sunrise07:57 AM15:57Z
Sunset08:46 PM04:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:40 PM05:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:40 PM → 07:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:46 PM → 06:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 014°downwind 284°base 194°final 104°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
104° mag · 117° true
Dimensions
4,001 × 60 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 284°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
174 ft
Approach obstacle
Brush, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 50 ft L/R of centerline
Threshold crossing height
35 ft
TDZ elevation
192 ft

Condition: Fair. 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

“Ambler”
ASOS/AWOS
118.525

Taxi & takeoff

“Ambler”
CTAF
122.7

Also

Flight service
119.2 LOW 122.0

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAGH / SHG
Coordinates
66.8881, -157.1624
Elevation
205 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 118.525 · ☎ 907-560-7612
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KOTZEBUE · 122.0 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SHG
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-442-3310
Activated
1966/07
Distance from city
0 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 10; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 4-light PAPI (right).

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
ALVIN WERNEKE
PO BOX 55, KOTZEBUE, AK
907-442-3147
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -32C.

Runways

  • UPHILL SLOPE BFR APRON ENTRY.
  • LGTS & PLASTIC MKRS.
  • LGTS & PLASTIC MKRS.
  • WATER PONDING DURG RAIN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 10; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About PAGH

Shungnak (SHG · PAGH) is an airport in Shungnak, AK, at 205 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAGH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAGH have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAGH?

Shungnak has 1 runway; the longest is 4,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAGH?

Shungnak is in Shungnak, AK, at an elevation of 205 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.8881, -157.1624.

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