Paxson Airport

PXK · PAXK · Paxson, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,653 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,900 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
28E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:39 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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03:55 AM11:55Z
Sunrise05:08 AM13:08Z
Sunset10:26 PM06:26Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:39 PM07:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:39 PM → 03:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:26 PM → 04:08 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 012°downwind 282°base 192°final 102°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
102° mag · 130° true
Dimensions
1,900 × 12 ft
TPA
3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF-GRVL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 282°) on the 45° at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Approach obstacle
Trees, 32 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 60 ft R of centerline

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PAXK
Coordinates
63.0264, -145.4988
Elevation
2,653 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
28E
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
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
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
1947/09
Distance from city
0 S

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.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 147, GLENALLEN, AK
907-822-3217
Manager
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 147, GLENALLEN, AK
907-822-3217
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • ISABEL PASS WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • NO WINTER MAINTENANCE. SKI EQUIPPED A/C ONLY.
  • RY ALSO USED AS ROAD.
  • SUAIS 125.3/126.3(1-800-758-8723).

Runways

  • WIDTH BTWN WILLOWS 60 FT.
  • RY SURFACE IS NOT MAINTAINED.
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Nearby airports

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About PAXK

Paxson Airport (PXK · PAXK) is an airport in Paxson, AK, at 2,653 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PAXK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PAXK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PAXK?

Paxson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PAXK?

Paxson Airport is in Paxson, AK, at an elevation of 2,653 ft MSL. Coordinates: 63.0264, -145.4988.

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