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Class G

Mertarvik Airport

ID PAEW Elev 346 ft Lat 60° 48.62' N Lon 164° 29.97' W Zulu …

Live conditions at PAEW

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Aerial view · PAEW

No FAA diagram published

The FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PAEW — 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 PAEW

2 runway ends on file. Longest: 3,300 ft.

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
12 130° 3,300 ft 75 ft GVL Yes —
30 310° 3,300 ft 75 ft GVL Yes —

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 PAEW, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.

2 matched · 15 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate rotg bcn. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

Watch for

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate rotg bcn. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

All translated remarks (2)

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate rotg bcn. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · service · operational

    ACTVT rotg bcn—CTAF

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MIRL Rwy 12–30. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · service · operational

    ACTVT MIRL Rwy 12–30—CTAF

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (15 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.

  • ·168 ALASKA MERTARVIK (EWU)(PAEW) 1 W UTC–9(–8DT) N60º48.62´ W164º29.97´ 346 B NOTAM FILE ENA RWY 12–30: 3300X75 (GRVL) MIRL 0.3% up NW
  • ·Rwy cond unmnt; rcmd visual insp prior to use.
  • ·Rwy 12, flexible mkrs & reflective cones.
  • ·Rwy 30, flexible mkrs & reflective cones.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: (907) 543-2498
  • ·HOOPER BAY (H) (H) VORW/DME 115.2 HPB Chan 99 N61º30.86´ W166º08.07´ 118º 63.7 NM to fld. 15/13E.
  • ·VOR unusable: 358º–013º byd 22 NM blo 3,500´ DME unusable: 358º–013º byd 22 NM blo 3,500´ COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Kenai FSS dial 1–866–864–1737.
  • ·METLAKATLA SPB (MTM)(PAMM) 0 N UTC–9(–8DT) N55º07.85´ W131º34.46´ 00 NOTAM FILE MTM WATERWAY E–W: 5000X5000 (WATER) WATERWAY N–S: 5000X5000 (WATER) SEAPLANE REMARKS: Unattended.
  • ·Unfavorable apch to float due to prevailing wind creating swells.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: (907) 465-4512
  • ·AWOS–3P 135.55 (907) 886–7989.
  • ·ANNETTE ISLAND (H) (H) VORW/DME 117.1 ANN Chan 118 N55º03.62´ W131º34.70´ 341º 4.2 NM to fld. 184/21E.
  • ·VOR unusable: 000º–100º byd 11 NM blo 12,000´ 000º–100º byd 15 NM 000º–100º byd 9 NM blo 6,500´ 120º–130º byd 37 NM blo 6,000´ 290º–320º byd 32 NM blo 7,000´ 290º–320º byd 37 NM blo 9,000´ 345º–000º byd 20 NM DME unusable: 000º–100º byd 11 NM blo 12,000´ 000º–100º byd 15 NM 000º–100º byd 9 NM blo 6,500´ 120º–130º byd 37 NM blo 6,000´ 290º–320º byd 32 NM blo 7,000´ 290º–320º byd 37 NM blo 9,000´ 345º–000º byd 20 NM COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: LC to Ketchikan FSS dial 225–9481.
  • ·For a LC to Juneau FSS dial 789–7380.
  • ·METRO FLD (See FAIRBANKS on page 105) BETHEL L–3B KETCHIKAN AK, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026

Field profile

Use

Public-use

Ownership

Public

Scheduled service

Yes

Tags

Newtok

Source: OurAirports community

IATA · WWT

Chart Supplement

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

NTSB events at PAEW

7 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .

Last 10 years · n=2

  • Loss of control 1
  • Ground collision 1

All time · n=7

  • Other 5
  • Loss of control 1
  • Ground collision 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
2023-02-02 Cessna 207 · Loss of control · VMC · day →
2013-05-04 Cessna 207A · Other · day →
2018-02-25 Cessna 207 · Ground collision · day →
1995-12-16 Cessna 207A · Other · IMC · day →
1979-01-03 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1973-06-04 Cessna 180 · Other →
1970-03-09 Cessna 180 · Other →

Designees in AK

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PAEW — 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 PAEW

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
Darlene Kellogg Rudisill Kasilof AK 392 nm
Keith Ham Kasilof AK 392 nm
Walter Maurice Warner Willow AK 432 nm
Dean Stewart Paulson Eagle River AK 435 nm
Martin Eric Hinshaw Wasilla AK 437 nm
Ray Larue Hodges Wasilla AK 437 nm
Stacia Joyce Wasilla AK 437 nm
Bradford Holt Moose Pass AK 442 nm
Brenton Kennedy Anchorage AK 443 nm
Bruce Cummings Anchorage AK 443 nm

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

CFIs near PAEW

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
Patrick David Mclean Hooper Bay AK 63 nm
Kevin Warren O'Bleness Bethel AK 79 nm
Jeffrey Allan Venes Bethel AK 79 nm
Justin James Essian Bethel AK 79 nm
Daniel Christian Rush Bethel AK 79 nm
Danielle Elise Lowrey Bethel AK 79 nm
John Jay Weber Aleknagik AK 197 nm
Philip Jan Zygmunt Aleknagik AK 197 nm
Thomas Daniel Schlagel Dillingham AK 208 nm
Joseph David Wittkop Dillingham AK 208 nm

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

A&P mechanics near PAEW

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
Thurman Francis Xavier Matchian Chevak AK 54 nm
Patrick David Mclean Hooper Bay AK 63 nm
Christopher Noel Smith Hooper Bay AK 63 nm
Noel John Joseph Tall Hooper Bay AK 63 nm
Harvey Burton Paul Kongiganak AK 70 nm
Charles David Rodgers Sr Bethel AK 79 nm
Nathan Michael Dehaan Bethel AK 79 nm
Edward Joseph Bartnicki Bethel AK 79 nm
Thomas Daniel Ratledge Bethel AK 79 nm
Kevin Bryan Schmitt Bethel AK 79 nm

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

Repair stations near PAEW

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
Avionics Specialists of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
 423 nm
Northern Lights Avionics, Inc
Anchorage, AK
 426 nm
Advanced AeroTechnologies Group
Palmer, AK
 447 nm
Aircom Avionics, Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
 514 nm
San Juan Air Maintenance
Friday Harbor, WA
 1582 nm
Cannon Avionics, Inc.
Arlington, WA
 1622 nm
Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics
Everett, WA
 1629 nm
Avionics Shop, Inc.
Gig Harbor, WA
 1648 nm
B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC
Auburn, WA
 1655 nm
Evergreen Airworks
Puyallup, WA
 1663 nm

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