Metlakatla Seaplane Base
MTM · PAMM · Metlakatla, AK · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:32 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:47 AM | 13:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:24 AM | 14:24Z |
| Sunset | 06:56 PM | 02:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:32 PM | 03:32Z |
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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends
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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll
Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 5,000 ft | |
| N/S | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
ANN 117.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN · Annette Island | VOR/DME | 117.10 · 118X | High | r341° / 4.2 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- PAMM / MTM
- Coordinates
- 55.1308, -131.5743
- Elevation
- 0 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KETCHIKAN
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3P · 135.55 · ☎ 907-560-7608
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KETCHIKAN · 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 134.45 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- MTM
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 907-225-9481
- Activated
- 1950/12
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
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
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- UNFAVORABLE APCH TO FLOAT DUE TO PREVAILING WIND CREATING SWELLS.
- BOATS TIED TO SPB FLOAT.
- WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
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Nearby airports
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About PAMM
Metlakatla (MTM · PAMM) is a seaplane base in Metlakatla, AK, at 0 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAMM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PAMM have a control tower?
No. Metlakatla is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PAMM?
Metlakatla has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PAMM?
Metlakatla is in Metlakatla, AK, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 55.1308, -131.5743.
More about PAMM
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open PAMM in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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