Prospect Creek

PPC · PAPR · Prospect Creek, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,095 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,968 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
21E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:14 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:37 AM14:37Z
Sunrise07:31 AM15:31Z
Sunset08:20 PM04:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:14 PM05:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:14 PM → 06:37 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:20 PM → 06:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 101°downwind 011°base 281°final 191°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
191° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
4,968 × 150 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Gravel
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 011°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
1,088 ft
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,092 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
124.6 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
352.0BETTLES RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BTT 116.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BTT · Bettles VOR/DME 116.00 · 107X High r084° / 21.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAPR / PPC
Coordinates
66.8141, -150.6436
Elevation
1,095 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
21E
Sectional chart
FAIRBANKS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2, 124.1, 132.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PPC
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Activated
1971/06
Distance from city
3 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

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 NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2207
Manager
RENIER SWART
P.O. BOX 196660, MS 530B, MILTON CROSS, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-787-8959
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • LTD SNOW REMOVAL.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -27C.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.

Lighting

  • LCTD ON ALYESKA FLT ADZY BLDG: ON WHEN MANNED.
  • ACVT REIL RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About PAPR

Prospect Creek (PPC · PAPR) is an airport in Prospect Creek, AK, at 1,095 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,968 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAPR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAPR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAPR?

Prospect Creek has 1 runway; the longest is 4,968 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAPR?

Prospect Creek is in Prospect Creek, AK, at an elevation of 1,095 ft MSL. Coordinates: 66.8141, -150.6436.

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