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Class G

Portage Creek Airport

ID PAOC Elev 137 ft Lat 58° 54.39' N Lon 157° 42.84' W Zulu …

Live conditions at PAOC

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Aerial view · PAOC

No FAA diagram published

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

4 runway ends on file. Longest: 1,920 ft.

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
09 — 1,920 ft 60 ft GRVL-P No —
27 — 1,920 ft 60 ft GRVL-P No —
01 — 1,470 ft 60 ft GRVL-P No —
19 — 1,470 ft 60 ft GRVL-P 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 PAOC, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.

1 matched · 35 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL Rwy 01 and Rwy 19, MIRL Rwy 01–19. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

Watch for

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL Rwy 01 and Rwy 19, MIRL Rwy 01–19. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    pcl ctaf

All translated remarks (1)

  • Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REIL Rwy 01 and Rwy 19, MIRL Rwy 01–19. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.

    Raw FAA text · service · operational

    ACTVT REIL Rwy 01 and Rwy 19, MIRL Rwy 01–19—CTAF

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (35 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 205 PORTAGE CREEK (A14)(PAOC) 0 E UTC–9(–8DT) N58º54.39´ W157º42.67´ 129 NOTAM FILE DLG RWY 10–28: 1920X60 (GRVL–DIRT) 1.5% up E RWY 10: Brush.
  • ·RWY 01–19: 1470X60 (GRVL–DIRT) 1.4% up N RWY 01: Trees.
  • ·Rwy condition not monitored, recommend visual inspection prior to using; no maint on arpt.
  • ·No snow removal Rwy 10–28.
  • ·Rwy 01–19 sfc ruts 4" to 6" deep, 300´ from thld Rwy 01 where acft turn around for tkf.
  • ·Rwy 10–28 very soft with deep loose grvl.
  • ·First 200´ of Rwy 28 CLOSED with brush growing on edges.
  • ·Brush and trees encroaching on all rwy sfcs.
  • ·Rwys very soft, deep ruts may develop when sfc wet.
  • ·Rwy 01–19 marked with reflective orange cones.
  • ·Rwy 10 marked with reflective orange cones.
  • ·No line of sight btn rwy ends.
  • ·Rwy 10 and Rwy 01 safety areas soft, may be unusable.
  • ·Rwy 28 safety area eroding near bluff.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-842-5511
  • ·CTAF 122.9 KEMUK MOUNTAIN RCO 122.55 (DILLINGHAM RADIO) Opr 1645–0845Z‡, other times ctc Kenai FSS.
  • ·DILLINGHAM (H) (H) VORW/DME 116.4 DLG Chan 111 N58º59.65´ W158º33.13´ 086º 26.7 NM to fld. 81/15E.
  • ·COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: For a toll free call to Kenai FSS dial 1–866–864–1737.
  • ·PORTAGE GLACIER – PORTAGE VISITOR CENTER POR N60º47.07´ W148º50.47´ ASOS 135.45 (907) 783–2626 Test ASOS elev 103 ft MSL.
  • ·POTATO POINT N61º03.80´ W146º42.12´ RCO 122.4 (JUNEAU RADIO) PRIBILOF N56º34.31´ W169º38.85´ NOTAM FILE PBV.
  • ·NDB/DME (HW) 399 SRI Chan 96 at St George. 95/7E.
  • ·DME unusable: 000º–090º byd 12 NM blo 18,000´ 090º–180º byd 10 NM blo 8,000´ 280º–300º byd 18 NM blo 8,000´ 300º–000º byd 10 NM blo 3,000´ 300º–000º byd 14 NM blo 18,000´ RCO 122.5 (KENAI RADIO) PROSPECT CREEK (PPC)(PAPR) 3 NE UTC–9(–8DT) N66º48.84´ W150º38.62´ 1095 B NOTAM FILE PPC RWY 01–19: 4968X150 (GRVL) MIRL RWY 01: REIL.
  • ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 39´.
  • ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
  • ·Bcn lctd on Alyeska Flt Adzy bldg: On when manned.
  • ·Rwy cond unmnt, rcmd visual insp prior to use.
  • ·Cold temperature airport.
  • ·Altitude correction required at or below –27C.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-787-8959
  • ·CTAF 122.9 ®ANCHORAGE CENTER APP/DEP CON 124.6

+ 5 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text

Field profile

Use

Public-use

Ownership

Public

Scheduled service

No

Tags

AK14

Source: OurAirports community

IATA · PCA

Chart Supplement

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

NTSB events at PAOC

2 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .

Last 10 years · n=0

No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.

All time · n=2

  • Other 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.

Date Aircraft · Classification · Wx Sev
1973-08-28 Piper PA-25 · Other →
1972-07-27 Piper PA-25 · Other →

Designees in AK

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

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 214 nm
Keith Ham Kasilof AK 214 nm
Bradford Holt Moose Pass AK 267 nm
Dean Stewart Paulson Eagle River AK 283 nm
Richard Wallace Girdwood AK 284 nm
Brenton Kennedy Anchorage AK 287 nm
Bruce Cummings Anchorage AK 287 nm
Carol Zerbe Anchorage AK 287 nm
Daniel Jonathan Larocque Anchorage AK 287 nm
Greg Emory Stoddard Anchorage AK 287 nm

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

CFIs near PAOC

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
Thomas Daniel Schlagel Dillingham AK 27 nm
Joseph David Wittkop Dillingham AK 27 nm
Ryan Allen Miller Dillingham AK 27 nm
Jon Edward King Naknek AK 27 nm
Patrick David Shryock Naknek AK 27 nm
John Jay Weber Aleknagik AK 37 nm
Philip Jan Zygmunt Aleknagik AK 37 nm
Harold Samuel Egli Ii King Salmon AK 38 nm
Bryan Thomas Pfaender King Salmon AK 38 nm
Daniel Joseph Pepin King Salmon AK 38 nm

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

A&P mechanics near PAOC

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
Roderick Malcolm Grant Dillingham AK 27 nm
Michael Upham Harder Dillingham AK 27 nm
Thomas Daniel Schlagel Dillingham AK 27 nm
Thomas Glen Tucker Dillingham AK 27 nm
Matthew Scott Van Deventer Dillingham AK 27 nm
Perry Lowell Abrams Dillingham AK 27 nm
Ward Bullard Hurlburt V Dillingham AK 27 nm
Leon Carl Braswell Dillingham AK 27 nm
Donald Earl Darden Dillingham AK 27 nm
Johnny David Evans Dillingham AK 27 nm

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

Repair stations near PAOC

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
 269 nm
Northern Lights Avionics, Inc
Anchorage, AK
 273 nm
Advanced AeroTechnologies Group
Palmer, AK
 303 nm
Aircom Avionics, Inc.
Fairbanks, AK
 451 nm
San Juan Air Maintenance
Friday Harbor, WA
 1360 nm
Cannon Avionics, Inc.
Arlington, WA
 1401 nm
Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics
Everett, WA
 1407 nm
Avionics Shop, Inc.
Gig Harbor, WA
 1424 nm
B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC
Auburn, WA
 1432 nm
Evergreen Airworks
Puyallup, WA
 1439 nm

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