PAIW — Wales
Wales, AK · Elevation 25.8 ft · 65.6226, -168.0950
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,990 ft | 75 ft | Gravel (good) | Medium intensity | 18 180° / 36 0° | 18 PAPI (4-light, left) / 36 PAPI (4-light, right) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 123 MHz
- AWOS
- 118.525 MHz
- NOME RCAG
- 133.3 MHz
- NOME RCAG
- 290.4 MHz
- TIN CITY RCO
- 122.6 MHz
Airport info
- Attendance
- Unattended
- Magnetic variation
- 8°E (2020)
- Flight service
- Nome FSS (OME) · LC 443-2291
- Alternate flight service
- Fairbanks FSS (FAI) · 1-866-248-6516
- NOTAM file
- IWK ↗
Remarks (8)
- EASTERLY WINDS MAY CAUSE SEVERE TURBULENCE IN VICINITY OF RWY.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI AND REIL RYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
- WIND SOCK LGT MAY BE OTS.
- HIGH TERRAIN SE THRU E.
- RY CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
- WIND SOCK LIGHTING INOPERATIVE, WIND SOCK MAY BE MISSING
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for PAIW?
- The CTAF at PAIW is 123 MHz.
- How long is the runway at PAIW?
- PAIW has one runway, 3,990 ft long.
- Which Flight Service Station serves PAIW?
- Nome FSS (OME) serves PAIW. Call LC 443-2291 for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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- Z81 — Salmon Lake — 102 mi
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