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Andersen AFB traffic pattern

Pattern altitude at Andersen AFB (UAM · PGUA) is 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) by the standard convention — none is published for this field, and 24L, 24R are charted right traffic. · Open on the map

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Pattern diagram

Drawn to scale from the FAA NASR runway alignments and the per end right traffic flags — pick a runway to see its pattern. Live wind picks the favored runway when PGUA reports it.

5,000 ftNMNxw 334°downwind 244°base 154°final 064°45° entry06R24L06L24R

RWY 06RLEFT traffic

Heading
064° mag · 066° true
Dimensions
11,200 × 200 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASPH-CONC
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ALSF1
ILS
LOC/GS · CAT I · LOC 110.1 (UAM) · GS 3.00°
More details — RWY 06R
Threshold elev
557 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Tower-L, 4,432 ft from threshold — 50:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
557 ft
Arresting gear
BAK-12

Edge lights: High.

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

Pattern direction by runway

RunwayPatternHeadingPattern altitude
06R Left traffic 064° mag 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
24L Right traffic 244° mag 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
06L Left traffic 064° mag 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
24R Right traffic 244° mag 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

No pattern altitude is published for PGUA; the figure above is the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention for propeller aircraft, rounded to the field. Turbine aircraft normally fly 1,500 ft AGL. Headings are the runway alignment; downwind is the reciprocal.

Flying the pattern at PGUA

Andersen AFB is towered, working 126.2. Contact the tower before entering the surface area and fly the pattern you are assigned — the directions below are the charted default when no instruction is given.

Watch the right traffic ends here: 24L, 24R. A right pattern at a field where the other end is left is the single most common place to end up pointing at opposing traffic. The full entry procedure is here →

Frequently asked

What is the traffic pattern altitude at PGUA?

Andersen AFB has no traffic pattern altitude published in the FAA NASR data. The AC 90-66B convention for propeller aircraft is 1,000 ft AGL, which works out to roughly 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) here — but confirm it against the Chart Supplement before you fly, since a field can have a non standard pattern altitude that NASR does not carry.

Does PGUA have right traffic?

Yes, on 2 runway ends: 24L, 24R. Every other end at Andersen AFB is standard left traffic.

Do I fly a standard pattern at PGUA?

Andersen AFB is towered (126.2), so the pattern shown here is the charted default — but the controller's instruction overrides it. Expect straight in approaches, base entries and midfield crossings as traffic dictates.

More about PGUA

Pattern direction and alignment are drawn from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle); the diagram is generated, not an FAA chart. Pattern altitude is shown as published where NASR carries one, otherwise as the AC 90-66B 1,000 ft AGL convention. For planning and education only; always verify against the Chart Supplement.

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