Napaskiak Airport

PKA · PAPK · Napaskiak, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
11 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
15E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 12:15 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:30 AM13:30Z
Sunrise06:31 AM14:31Z
Sunset11:14 PM07:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
12:15 AM08:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
12:15 AM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:14 AM → 05:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 106°downwind 016°base 286°final 196°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
196° mag · 211° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 60 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Gravel
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 016°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
11 ft
Approach obstacle
Brush, 12 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 110 ft R of centerline
TDZ elevation
11 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
125.2 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
372.0BETHEL RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BET 114.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BET · Bethel VORTAC 114.10 · 88X High r151° / 5.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAPK / PKA
Coordinates
60.7029, -161.7780
Elevation
11 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
BETHEL
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ENA
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
1974/06
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION
PO BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-269-0747
Manager
JOSEPH LARAUX
BOX 505, BETHEL, AK
(907) 543-2498
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • CTN: AREA IN FRONT OF VILLAGE UNUSBL FOR FLOAT PLANE. SOFT MUDDY BEACH.BOATS & NETS IN RIVER. BARGES N END OF RWY; MACHINERY & SUPPLY OBSTNS IN AREA.
  • RWY COND NOT MNT; RCMD VISUAL INSPN PRIOR TO USE.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runways

  • FLOODS IN SPRING.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: Z13 Akiachak Airport (15 NM) · 4A2 Atmautluak Airport (18 NM) · PFAK Akiak Airport (20 NM)

About PAPK

Napaskiak Airport (PKA · PAPK) is an airport in Napaskiak, AK, at 11 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAPK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAPK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAPK?

Napaskiak Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAPK?

Napaskiak Airport is in Napaskiak, AK, at an elevation of 11 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.7029, -161.7780.

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