PALP
Alpine Airstrip
Nuiqsut, AlaskaElevation 18 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 04
Approach lightsODALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 22
Approach lightsODALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Alpine Airstrip is in Nuiqsut, Alaska. Field elevation 18 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL PARKER
Manager phone907-263-3512
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPALP
SectionalPOINT BARROW
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)DEADHORSE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates70.3443, -150.9450
Distance from city8 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALL ARR RPT 10 MI FINAL ON CTAF.
›907-263-3513.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -33C.
›ACTVT ODALS RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04 & 22 BY REQ - 907-670-4005.
›ARPT UNATNDD. STATUS, COND & GRD OPS - 907-670-4005.
›24 HR PPR BFR LNDG - 907-670-4002.
›LCL WX USE AQT ASOS.
›40X80 FT RUNUP PAD 153 FT FM THR BOTH ENDS. RWY OPS PPR; RWY USED AS ACES ROAD; PSBL PAEW ON RWY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PALP have a METAR?
Yes. PALP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PALP have a TAF?
When PALP 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 PALP?
PALP sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PALP?
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.