McGrath Airport

MCG · PAMC · McGrath, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
343 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,936 ft 16/34
Runways
2
Mag var
12E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 12:18 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:37 AM12:37Z
Sunrise05:49 AM13:49Z
Sunset11:06 PM07:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:18 AM08:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:18 AM → 04:37 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:06 AM → 04:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 077°downwind 347°base 257°final 167°45° entry16233405

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
167° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
5,936 × 100 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASPH-G
CTAF
123.6

Enter the left downwind (heading 347°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Mcgrath”
ASOS/AWOS
135.65

Taxi & takeoff

“Mcgrath”
CTAF
123.6

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.2 122.65 123.6 128.1 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
353.8MC GRATH RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 17
RunwayILS
RWY 17LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (MCG)

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

Nearby navigation aids

MCG 115.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MCG · Mc Grath VORTAC 115.50 · 102X High r034° / 0.2 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
PAMC / MCG
Coordinates
62.9529, -155.6060
Elevation
343 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
MC GRATH
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.65 · ☎ 907-524-3850
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
MCGRATH · 121.5, 122.2, 122.65, 123.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (OPN HRS MCGRATH FSS*)
NOTAM facility
MCG
Attendance
MAY-SEPT MON-WED 0700-1730; OCT-APR MON-FRI 0800 - 1630; MAY-SEPT THURS 0700-1500
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-524-3611
Activated
1947/08
Distance from city
0 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; VASI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF. on 123.6Chart 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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION
PO BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-269-0749
Manager
STEFFEN STRICK
PO BOX 21, MCGRATH, AK
907-524-3241
Remarks FAA · 16 notes

General

  • WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING-FALL; MOOSE INVOF ARPT.
  • FIRE ATTACK OPS DURG SUMMER.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
  • CLSD TO ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • PAEW ON RWY.
  • APRON TSNT PRKG MKD BY GREEN CONES.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
  • WX BLN FAC ON ARPT; SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR OPS DETAILS.
  • MAINT SVC AVBL MAY-SEPT MON-THURS 0700L-1730L; OCT-APR MON-FRI 0800L-1700; AFT HR - AMGR.
  • LOCK WHEELED TURNS NA.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -45C.
  • ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
  • FUEL SVC FEE AFT 1700 DAILY & ON SUNDAYS.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 450/F/C/W/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; VASI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • ROAD 6 FT BLW 115 FT BYD RWY.
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About PAMC

McGrath Airport (MCG · PAMC) is an airport in McGrath, AK, at 343 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,936 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAMC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAMC have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAMC?

McGrath Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,936 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAMC?

McGrath Airport is in McGrath, AK, at an elevation of 343 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.9529, -155.6060.

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