Airport · ICAO · US
Class GBirchwood Airport
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Aerial view · PABV
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PABV — 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 PABV
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 4,012 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L | 039° | 4,012 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 20R | 219° | 4,012 ft | 100 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 02R | 024° | 1,802 ft | 50 ft | GRV | No | — |
| 20L | 204° | 1,802 ft | 50 ft | GRV | 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).
Communications
3 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- AWOS AWOS 3 135.550
- CNTR ANCHORAGE CNTR 132.300
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 123.000
📻 Live ATC audio
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Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PABV, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
3 matched · 21 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02L–20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02R–20L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 20R; MIRL Rwy 02L–20R. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02L–20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02R–20L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 20R; MIRL Rwy 02L–20R. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (3)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02L–20R: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 02L–20R: H4012X100 (ASPH) MIRL 0.4% up S RWY 02L: Trees.…
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 02R–20L: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 02R–20L: H1802X50 (ASPH–GRVL) 0.3% up S RWY 20L: Rgt tfc…
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate VASI Rwy 20R; MIRL Rwy 02L–20R. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT VASI Rwy 20R; MIRL Rwy 02L–20R—CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (21 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.
- ·ACTVT VASI Rwy 20R —7 clicks.
- ·Rwy cond unmnt; rcmnd vis inspn bfr lndg.
- ·Hel avoid fixed wing and ultralight tfc pat.
- ·Rwy 02R–20L 600 ft asph on Rwy 20L end, rmndr grvl.
- ·Mid 1500 ft of Twy A dsgnd ultralight and ski/tundra tire equip rwy; parl ops na—seq on CTAF.
- ·Rwy 20L and Rwy 20R, rgt tfc, exc ultralight; use L tfc E away fm rwys.
- ·Rwy 02R–20L ski/tundra tire rwy.
- ·Tsnt prkg avbl; fee aft 24 hr.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-338-1466
- ·AWOS–3P 135.55 (907) 621–7605.
- ·CTAF 123.0 RCO 122.3 122.55 (KENAI RADIO)
- ·BIG LAKE (H) (H) VORTACW 112.5 BGQ Chan 72 N61º34.17´ W149º58.03´ 106º 16.1 NM to fld. 179/19E.
- ·TACAN AZIMUTH unusable: 230º–245º byd 38 blo 8,000´ DME unusable: 230º–245º byd 38 blo 8,000´ COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Kenai FSS dial 1–866–864–1737.
- ·BLACK RAPIDS (5BK) 0 N UTC–9(–8DT) N63º32.11´ W145º51.65´ 2125 NOTAM FILE FAI RWY 14–32: 2250X40 (TURF–GRVL) RWY 14: Trees.
- ·CAUTION: Hel ops, hwy runs parl to rwy.
- ·Rwy 14–32 5" rocks, 1.5´ brush, ruts and potholes.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-822-3217
- ·CTAF 122.9 RCO 122.4 (FAIRBANKS RADIO) SUAIS 125.3 126.3 (1–800–758–8723).
- ·BIG DELTA (H) (H) VORTACW 114.9 BIG Chan 96 N64º00.27´ W145º43.03´ 165º 28.5 NM to fld. 1230/23E.
- ·VOR unusable: 055º–080º byd 15 NM blo 7,000´ 260º–279º byd 10 NM COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Fairbanks FSS dial 1–866–248–6516.
- ·BLINN LAKE SPB (See COLD BAY on page 82) BLODGETT LAKE SPB (See WASILLA on page 254) BLUFF PARK FARM (See WASILLA on page 255) BOB BAKER MEML (See KIANA on page 144) BOLD (See ANCHORAGE on page 42) BOOTLEGGERS COVE (See HOMER on page 122) ANCHORAGE H–1B, 2K, L–1A, 3D, 4G ANCHORAGE AK, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for PABV — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at PABV
47 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
33
since 1982
Fatal
5
15.2% of total
Last 5 years
5
≈ 1.0/yr
Last 10 years
11
≈ 1.1/yr
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Last 10 years · n=11
- Loss of control 4
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 2
- Ground collision 1
- Hard landing 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
- Undershoot / overshoot 1
- Other 1
All time · n=47
- Loss of control 10
- Other 9
- Engine failure / power loss 6
- Stall / spin 6
- Ground collision 4
- Undershoot / overshoot 4
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 3
- Hard landing 2
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.
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PABV — 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 PABV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Stewart Paulson | Eagle River | AK | 7 nm |
| Martin Eric Hinshaw | Wasilla | AK | 10 nm |
| Ray Larue Hodges | Wasilla | AK | 10 nm |
| Stacia Joyce | Wasilla | AK | 10 nm |
| John Doy Jeffers | Palmer | AK | 16 nm |
| Rex Lee Gray | Palmer | AK | 16 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 16 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Anchorage | AK | 16 nm |
| Carol Zerbe | Anchorage | AK | 16 nm |
| Daniel Jonathan Larocque | Anchorage | AK | 16 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near PABV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie Aron Jokela | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Michael James Bowers | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Patrick Michael Ohare | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Cecil Ray Shuman | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Michael Joseph Yorke | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Michael Robert Donley | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Richard Lee Utech | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Benjamin Neal Herning | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Frederick Michael Amicangioli | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Daniel Craig Stewart Iii | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near PABV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael James Bowers | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Terry Clifford Holliday | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Mark William Sheets | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Cecil Ray Shuman | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Roy Matison White Jr | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Michael Joseph Yorke | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Michael Robert Donley | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Benjamin Neal Herning | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Bret Edward Andersen | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
| Christopher Dale Johnson | Chugiak | AK | 2 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near PABV
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 16 nm |
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 16 nm |
| Avionics Specialists of Alaska Anchorage, AK | 19 nm |
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 209 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1182 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1221 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1230 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1253 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1259 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1267 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for PABV: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗