PABL · BKC
Buckland Airport
Buckland, AlaskaElevation 31 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
11/29
RWY 11122°T
VGSIVASI (V4R)
RWY 29302°T
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Buckland Airport is in Buckland, Alaska. Field elevation 31 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPABL / BKC
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates65.9816, -161.1490
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
135.15
AWOS 3
AWOS
119.2
ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
CNTR
122.9
CTAF
CTAF
122.3
KOTZEBUE RDO
FSS
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NW ARCTIC BOROUGH.
›WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT SPRING - FALL.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›TURB X WINDS SUMMER MONTHS.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. VASI RWY 11 & 29 OPR CONSLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PABL have a METAR?
Yes. PABL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PABL have a TAF?
When PABL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PABL?
PABL sits at 31 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PABL?
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.