PALJ · PTA
Port Alsworth Airport
Port Alsworth, AlaskaElevation 280 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06L/24R
RWY 06L
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24R
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
Port Alsworth Airport is in Port Alsworth, Alaska. Field elevation 280 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerGLEN ALSWORTH SR.
Manager phone907-781-2211
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPALJ / PTA
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.2017, -154.3259
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
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
›ALL OPERATIONS ANNOUNCE ON 122.9.
›FUEL AVBL 24 HRS.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›SW END SOFT WHEN WET, CLEARED BUT ROUGH.
›COMMERCIAL OPERATORS REQUIRE PRIOR PERMISSION TO LAND.
›DOWNDRAFTS RWY 06L DURING EAST WINDS.
›LOOSE ROCKS 1 TO 3 INCH ON RWY SURFACE.
›CAUTION: 4,200 FT GRAVEL RY OWNED BY A SEPARATE OPERATOR IS LOCATED 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL TO RY 06L/24R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PALJ have a METAR?
Yes. PALJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PALJ have a TAF?
When PALJ 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 PALJ?
PALJ sits at 280 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PALJ?
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.