PAAN
Gold King Creek Airport
Fairbanks, AlaskaElevation 1,720 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09122°T
RWY 27302°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Gold King Creek Airport is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Field elevation 1,720 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJASON LUDINGTON
Manager phone(907) 451-5280
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAAN
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.1983, -147.9295
Distance from city39 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NO SVCS AVBL.
›ROCKS UP TO 6 INCHES ON RY SFC.
›RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO LANDING.
›20 FT TREES ON BOTH SIDES OF RWY WITHIN 60-70 FT OF CENTERLINE.
›GOLD KING CREEK
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAAN have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PAAN. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PAAN have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PAAN. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAAN?
PAAN sits at 1,720 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAAN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.