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Class G

Gold King Creek Airport

ID PAAN Elev 1,720 ft Lat 64° 11.90' N Lon 147° 55.77' W Zulu …

Live conditions at PAAN

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Aerial view · PAAN

No FAA diagram published

The FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PAAN — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.

Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA

Runways at PAAN

2 runway ends on file. Longest: 2,558 ft.

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
09 — 2,558 ft 17 ft GRVL-F No —
27 — 2,558 ft 17 ft GRVL-F No —

Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).

Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement

Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PAAN, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.

3 matched · 36 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
  • ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
  • ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

Watch for

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    wildlife hazard

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

All translated remarks (3)

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    Migratory birds in the vicinity of arpt during Spring thru Fall.

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · communications · operational

    RWY 06–24: 4000X50 (GRVL) RWY 06: Trees. Rgt tfc.…

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 06–24: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · communications · operational

    RWY 06–24: H4600X80 (ASPH–GRVL) RWY 06: Road. Rgt tfc.…

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (36 sentences)

Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.

  • ·ALASKA 105 CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE
  • ·(H) (H) VORTACW 108.6 FAI Chan 23 N64º48.00´ W148º00.72´ 056º 4.1 NM to fld. 1526/21E.
  • ·TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 065º–100º byd 30 NM 270º–330º byd 10 NM blo 10,000´ 270º–330º byd 30 NM CHENA NDB (HW) 257 CUN N64º50.32´ W147º29.70´ 245º 9.4 NM to fld. 462/17E.
  • ·ILS/DME 109.1 I–CNA Chan 28 Rwy 02L.
  • ·DME unusable byd 025º left of course.
  • ·ILS/DME 110.3 I–FAI Chan 40 Rwy 20R.
  • ·COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516, for a local call to Fairbanks FSS dial (907) 474–0137.
  • ·TACAN located N64º48.01´ W148º00.81´.
  • ·(Although colocated facilities antennae are at different positions).
  • ·Ops in MOA´s e of Fairbanks– Eielson Range Control 125.3/126.3 or 1–800–758–8723.
  • ·NWS weather balloon launch site 2000 feet west of midfield Runway 02L–20R.
  • ·Launches are twice daily at 1100 and 2300 UTC. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WATERWAY 02W–20W: 5400X100 (WATER) WATERWAY 02W: Fence.
  • ·SEAPLANE REMARKS: Waterlane is controlled; ctc ATCT on freq 118.3 for approval.
  • ·Waterlane threshold buoys are 500 from N and S shores and mark waterlane.
  • ·Step taxi prohibited outside of waterlane.
  • ·East of waterlane is uncontrolled; aircraft may taxi in this area at pilot discretion.
  • ·Recommend ctc clnc del as soon as practical after eng start.
  • ·Sfc frozen in winter, not monitored.
  • ·Limited transient float plane parking avbl ctc 907–455–4571.
  • ·Rwy condition not monitored, recommend visual inspection prior to landing. 20´ trees on both sides of rwy within 60–70´ of centerline.
  • ·Rwy 09–27 rocks up to 6" on sfc.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: (907) 451-5280
  • ·CTAF 122.9 COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516, for local call to Fairbanks FSS dial 907–474–0137. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – LAKLOEY AIR PARK (AK22) PVT 6 E UTC–9(–8DT) N64º49.30´ W147º31.30´ 475 NOTAM FILE Not insp.
  • ·Rwys not maintained or monitored, recommend visual inspection prior to using.
  • ·Unusable for wheels in the fall, winter, spring.
  • ·PPR for transient acft, write to Lakloey Airpark, P.O.
  • ·Box 58388, Fairbanks AK 99711.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-488-1724
  • ·CTAF 125.0 COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516, for local call to Fairbanks FSS dial 907–474–0137. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WATERWAY 06W–24W: 3400X100 (WATER) WATERWAY 06W: Trees.
  • ·Rwy 06–24 2600 ft x 30 ft paved on Rwy 06 end.

+ 6 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text

Field profile

Use

Public-use

Ownership

Public

Scheduled service

No

Tags

AK32

Source: OurAirports community

Chart Supplement

FAA Chart Supplement entry for PAAN — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.

NTSB events at PAAN

3 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .

Last 10 years · n=1

  • Gear-up landing 1

All time · n=3

  • Loss of control 1
  • Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
  • Gear-up landing 1

Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.

Date Aircraft · Classification · Wx Sev
2018-06-22 Cessna 180 · Gear-up · day →
2012-09-23 Piper PA-12 · Fuel exhaustion · day →
2009-09-04 Piper PA-18 · Loss of control · VMC · day →

Designees in AK

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PAAN — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.

CFI

1,010

Flight Instructors

A&P

3,011

Mechanics

AME

30

Medical Examiners (AME)

DME

4

Mechanic Examiners (DME)

DPRE

2

Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)

DAR-F

5

Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)

DAR-T

6

Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)

DER-Y

7

Engineering — Company (DER-Y)

DER-T

24

Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)

SAE

25

Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)

APD

7

Aircrew Program Designees (APD)

Schools

20

Flight Schools

FBO

55

Fixed Base Operators

Clubs

6

Flying Clubs

Repair

4

Repair / Maintenance Shops

EAA

3

EAA Chapters

DPEs near PAAN

Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.

Designee City ST Distance
Craig Mead Kenmonth Fairbanks AK 39 nm
David Christopher Matthews Fairbanks AK 39 nm
Walter Maurice Warner Willow AK 146 nm
John Doy Jeffers Palmer AK 159 nm
Rex Lee Gray Palmer AK 159 nm
Martin Eric Hinshaw Wasilla AK 163 nm
Ray Larue Hodges Wasilla AK 163 nm
Stacia Joyce Wasilla AK 163 nm
Dean Stewart Paulson Eagle River AK 180 nm
Brenton Kennedy Anchorage AK 185 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.

CFIs near PAAN

Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.

Instructor City ST Distance
Crystal Laureath Campbell Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Carl Andrew Helquist Ii Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Adam Michael Stratton Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Daniel Steven Hansen Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Austin James Scott Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Bruce Alan Carter Healy AK 31 nm
Adam Kelcey White Nenana AK 36 nm
Nathan Robert Mondul Eielson Afb AK 36 nm
Weston James Umano Eielson Afb AK 36 nm
Clayton Lee Cranor North Pole AK 36 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

A&P mechanics near PAAN

Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.

Mechanic City ST Distance
Duane Joseph Blum Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Erroll Dale Tibbetts Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Anthony Richard Ruiz Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Zachary Lennon Carson-Gilmore Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Gerald Spencer Plaster Jr Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
James Alden Starnater Fort Wainwright AK 18 nm
Timothy Neil Covell Healy AK 31 nm
Gary James Markley Salcha AK 34 nm
John Michael Ellenson Salcha AK 34 nm
Adam Kelcey White Nenana AK 36 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

Repair stations near PAAN

Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.

Shop Distance
Aircom Avionics, Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
 37 nm
Advanced AeroTechnologies Group
Palmer, AK
 160 nm
Northern Lights Avionics, Inc
Anchorage, AK
 187 nm
Avionics Specialists of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
 189 nm
San Juan Air Maintenance
Friday Harbor, WA
 1237 nm
Cannon Avionics, Inc.
Arlington, WA
 1274 nm
Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics
Everett, WA
 1285 nm
Avionics Shop, Inc.
Gig Harbor, WA
 1312 nm
B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC
Auburn, WA
 1316 nm
Evergreen Airworks
Puyallup, WA
 1326 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.