Northway

ORT · PAOR · Northway, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,100 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
17E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:28 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:14 AM14:14Z
Sunrise07:00 AM15:00Z
Sunset07:42 PM03:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:28 PM04:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:28 PM → 06:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:42 PM → 06:00 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 149°downwind 059°base 329°final 239°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
239° mag · 256° true
Dimensions
5,100 × 100 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.6

Enter the left downwind (heading 059°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
1,719 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 1,195 ft from threshold, 425 ft L of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
1,719 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Northway”
ASOS/AWOS
135.4

Taxi & takeoff

“Northway”
CTAF
123.6

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.2 122.65 123.6 126.55 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
243.0NORTHWAY RCO · ORT FSS
323.0NORTHWAY RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ORT 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ORT · Northway VORTAC 116.30 · 110X High r316° / 0.9 NM

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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
PAOR / ORT
Coordinates
62.9612, -141.9281
Elevation
1,720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
17E
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 135.4 · ☎ 907-778-2282
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
NORTHWAY · 121.5, 122.2, 122.65, 123.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Fairbanks Radio (OPN HRS NORTHWAY FSS CLSD)
NOTAM facility
ORT
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-778-2219
Activated
1947/07
Distance from city
0 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.; WINTER SN REMOVAL OPS - CTAF. on 123.6Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) · 24: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
Parking
hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD., FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
SAM JENNINGS
BOX 356, TOK, AK
907-883-5128
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • WINTER SN REMOVAL OPS - CTAF.
  • FLOATPLANE CUST SVC AVBL YARGER LAKE 8 NM E.
  • SUAIS - 125.3/126.3 OR 800-758-8723.
  • RWY COND UNMN; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • NORTHWAY & KNOB RIDGE WX CAMERAS AVBL AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
  • FOREIGN ARR ORT/PAOR OR YARGER LAKE +2 HR PPR; NMLLY 1800Z-0000Z - U.S. CUSTOMS 907-774-2242/2252.
  • ELEC FILED EAPIS MANIFEST REQ PRIOR TO DEP.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -48C.

Runways

  • FQT VRB STRONG CROSSWIND.
  • SKI STRIP PARL & ADJ THR NW SIDE.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
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About PAOR

Northway (ORT · PAOR) is an airport in Northway, AK, at 1,720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAOR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAOR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAOR?

Northway has 1 runway; the longest is 5,100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAOR?

Northway is in Northway, AK, at an elevation of 1,720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.9612, -141.9281.

More about PAOR

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 PAOR 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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