Metlakatla Seaplane Base Seaplane Base

MTM · PAMM · Metlakatla, AK · Non-towered

Elevation
0 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft E/W
Runways
2

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Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:32 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:12 AM12:12Z
Sunrise04:58 AM12:58Z
Sunset08:46 PM04:46Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:32 PM05:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:32 PM → 04:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:46 PM → 03:58 AM

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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.55

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

ANN 117.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ANN · Annette Island VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r339° / 4.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAMM / MTM
Coordinates
55.1310, -131.5780
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
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
6860 GLACIER HWY, JUNEAU, AK
(907) 465-4512
Manager
STEVE BELL
P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU, AK
(907) 465-4512
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 Seaplane Base (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 Seaplane Base 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 Seaplane Base has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAMM?

Metlakatla Seaplane Base is in Metlakatla, AK, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 55.1310, -131.5780.

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