Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- PAIL / ILI
- Coordinates
- 59.7544, -154.9110
- Elevation
- 192 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- KODIAK
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ILIAMNA
- NOTAM facility
- ILI
- Attendance
- OCT-MAY M-F 0800-1630; JUN-SEP M-W 0600-1630; JUNE-SEP TH 0600-1400
- Beacon
- white-green
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1947/08
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 03:18 AM | 11:18Z |
| Sunrise | 04:58 AM | 12:58Z |
| Sunset | 11:45 PM | 07:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 01:25 AM | 09:25Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
01:25 AM → 03:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:45 AM → 03:58 AM
Plan a flight from PAIL
Runway 08/26
5,086 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good) 08
- Heading
- 078° mag · 92° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
26
- Heading
- 258° mag · 272° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
4,800 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good) 18
- Heading
- 175° mag · 189° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- 355° mag · 9° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway E/W
2,998 ft × 400 ft · Water (Excellent) E
- Heading
- 263° mag · 277° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
W
- Heading
- 083° mag · 97° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
2,892 ft × 400 ft · Water (Excellent) N
- Heading
- 184° mag · 198° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
S
- Heading
- 004° mag · 18° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | 134.95 | |
| ATIS | 134.95 | |
| CNTR | 118.8 | ANCHORAGE CNTR |
| CTAF | 123.6 | |
| FSS | 123.6 | RDO |
| RCO | 121.2 | KENAI RDO |
| RFSS | 122.2 | KENAI RDO |
Approaches
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 08 ↗ · amdt 4A
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 18 ↗ · amdt 3
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 26 ↗ · amdt 2A
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 36 ↗ · amdt 3A
- NDB RWY 36 ↗ · amdt 2B
Minimums & Hot Spots
VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
PO BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
(907) 465-1779
Manager
TREFIM ANDREW
BOX 187, ILIAMNA, AK
907-571-1261
Remarks FAA
- SNOW & ICE REMOVAL & HAZ RPRTNG DURG DUTY HR; EXC PPR IN WRITING - AMGR.
- TAXI ON ACTIVE RWYS; LOCKED BRAKE TURNS ON RWYS NA.
- PSNL & EQPT MAY BE ON RWY.
- SAFETY AREAS SOFT.
- MULT AIRSTRIPS & FLOAT PLANE BASINS INVOF ARPT; LOW-LEVEL HEL SLING LOAD OPS WI 25 NM W-NW; MNT CTAF & SELF ANNOUNCE UPON ENTRY.
- BE ALERT: NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN ILIAMNA, PIKE LAKE & EAST WIND LAKE/STRIP; TFC PAT & VFR ARR & DEP PROC SEE SECTION C NOTICE.
- TSNT PRKG MKD WITH GREEN CONES.
- WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
- ARPT SAND LRGR THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
- WX OBS 16 OCT-14 MAY 0545-2145 - ILIAMNA WX 133.75 OR 907-571-1240.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
- WHEN FSS CLSD ACTVT REIL RWY 26 & 36; PAPI RWY 18, 36, 08, & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26; 18/36 - CTAF.
- TUNDRA WHEEL GRVL SFC 275 FT PRIOR TO ASPH BOTH END; DALGT OPS ONLY.
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