Unalakleet

UNK · PAUN · Unalakleet, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
27 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,900 ft 15/33
Runways
2
Mag var
11E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:46 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:27 AM15:27Z
Sunrise08:15 AM16:15Z
Sunset08:58 PM04:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:46 PM05:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:46 PM → 07:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:58 PM → 07:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 243°downwind 333°base 063°final 153°45° entry15273309

RWY 15RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
153° mag · 164° true
Dimensions
5,900 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
VASI (3°)
ILS
LOC/DME · LOC 111.3 (UNK)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the right downwind (heading 333°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
26 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 200 ft from threshold, 110 ft L of centerline
Threshold crossing height
39 ft
TDZ elevation
27 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. 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

“Unalakleet”
ASOS/AWOS
132.25

Taxi & takeoff

“Unalakleet”
CTAF
123.0

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.3 135.7 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
335.5UNALAKLEET RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 15
RunwayILS
RWY 15LOC/DME · LOC 111.3 (UNK)

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

Nearby navigation aids

UNK 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UNK · Unalakleet VOR/DME 116.90 · 116X High r251° / 3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PAUN / UNK
Coordinates
63.8885, -160.7991
Elevation
27 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
11E
Sectional chart
MC GRATH
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-1900; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 132.25 · ☎ 907-624-3051
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
NOME · 121.5, 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Nome Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
UNK
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
LC 443-2291
Distance from city
1 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. VASI RWY 15 & 33 ON CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: VASI · 33: VASI.

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Cargo
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
NORTHERN REGION, 2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
JOHN WILSON
PO BOX 192, UNALAKLEET, AK
907-625-1025
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • 299 FT TWR 2.4 NM E.
  • SNOW REMOVAL & DEICING NA 1600-0800.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LNDG.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.

Runways

  • 100 FT UNLGT TWR 0.4 NM N OF THR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 33; HIRL RWY 15/33; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. VASI RWY 15 & 33 ON CONSLY.

Contact

  • EMAIL: JOHN.WILSON@ALASKA.GOV
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About PAUN

Unalakleet (UNK · PAUN) is an airport in Unalakleet, AK, at 27 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAUN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAUN have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAUN?

Unalakleet has 2 runways; the longest is 5,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAUN?

Unalakleet is in Unalakleet, AK, at an elevation of 27 ft MSL. Coordinates: 63.8885, -160.7991.

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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 PAUN 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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