Elim Airport

ELI · PFEL · Elim, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
162 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,401 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 01:13 AM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:34 AM12:34Z
Sunrise06:01 AM14:01Z
Sunset11:47 PM07:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
01:13 AM09:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
01:13 AM → 04:34 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
12:47 AM → 05:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 110°downwind 020°base 290°final 200°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
200° mag · 209° true
Dimensions
3,401 × 60 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-DIRT
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 020°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
123 ft
Markings
none
Approach obstacle
Hill, 744 ft, 8,700 ft from threshold — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
157 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

Before taxi

“Elim”
ASOS/AWOS
121.425

Taxi & takeoff

“Elim”
CTAF
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.15 133.3 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.4NOME RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

MOS 116.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MOS · Moses Point VOR/DME 116.30 · 110X Low r210° / 7.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PFEL / ELI
Coordinates
64.6147, -162.2720
Elevation
162 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
NOME
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 121.425 · ☎ 907-890-2014
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
NOME · 122.15 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Nome Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
ELI
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
LC 443-2291
Activated
1952/10
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart 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
ALASKA DOT&PF NORTHERN REGION
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-451-2200
Manager
JOHN WILSON
PO BOX 192, UNALAKLEET, AK
(907) 625-1025
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • +744 FT HILL 8700 FT FM RY END 500 FT R.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -34C.
  • SINKING AREA MIDFIELD WEST SIDE OF RWY 10'INSIDE LIGHTS 20' OUTSIDE.

Runways

  • RY 19 SLOPES UPHILL 0.5% TO SOUTH END.
  • RWY 01/19 MARKED WITH LIGHTS AND PLASTIC MARKERS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • RY 19, +744 FT HILL, DIST 8700 FT FM RY 19 END, 500 FT R.
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About PFEL

Elim Airport (ELI · PFEL) is an airport in Elim, AK, at 162 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,401 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PFEL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PFEL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PFEL?

Elim Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,401 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PFEL?

Elim Airport is in Elim, AK, at an elevation of 162 ft MSL. Coordinates: 64.6147, -162.2720.

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