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PAIN · MCL

Denali National Park Airport

Denali Park, AlaskaElevation 1,720 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

16/34
Dimensions
3,000 x 68 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 16
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Denali National Park Airport is in Denali Park, 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
ManagerSUPERINTENDENT, DENALI NAT. PARK
Manager phone907-683-9581
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAIN / MCL
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates63.7325, -148.9113
Distance from city2 NM NE
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

›122.725 N & 123.65 S DSGND ACFT COM IN DENALI NATL PARK.
›ALL TFC PATS E; TRRN CLNC.
›FREQUENT PEDESTRIAN & WILDLIFE TFC ON RY.
›COML OR BUS USE NA; EXC NATL PARK SVC PERMIT.
›CANYON S & W; SUBJECT TO STRONG DOWNDRAFTS.
›PVT ROTORWING EMERG USE ONLY.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›DMGD FADED CONES.
›DMGD FADED CONES.
›GRASS ENCROACHMENT BOTH SIDES.
›MT 10500 FT FM RWY END.
›CTN: ACFT PRKG ALG RWY EDGES. OVRNS NA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PAIN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAIN have a METAR?
Yes. PAIN is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAIN have a TAF?
When PAIN 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 PAIN?
PAIN sits at 1,720 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAIN?
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.