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McGrath Airport

McGrath, AlaskaElevation 341 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,936 ft

17/35
Dimensions
5,936 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 17179°T
Landing length (LDA)4,843 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,936 / 5,936 / 5,389 ft
Displaced threshold546 ft
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35359°T
Landing length (LDA)4,843 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,936 / 5,936 / 5,390 ft
Displaced threshold547 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
05/23
Dimensions
2,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0568°T
RWY 23248°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

McGrath Airport is in McGrath, Alaska. Field elevation 341 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerSTEFFEN STRICK
Manager phone907-524-3241
AttendedMAY-SEPT MON-WED, 0700–1730
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAMC / MCG
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)MCGRATH
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.9529, -155.6060
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.600
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT REIL RWY 17 & 35; VASI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 17/35 - CTAF.
›APRON TSNT PRKG MKD BY GREEN CONES.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV/.
›WX BLN FAC ON ARPT; SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR OPS DETAILS.
›MAINT SVC AVBL MAY-SEPT MON-THURS 0700L-1730L; OCT-APR MON-FRI 0800L-1700; AFT HR - AMGR.
›LOCK WHEELED TURNS NA.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -45C.
›WATER FOWL ON & INVOF ARPT SPRING-FALL; MOOSE INVOF ARPT.
›ARPT SAND LRGR GRADATION THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
›FUEL SVC FEE AFT 1700 DAILY & ON SUNDAYS.
›FIRE ATTACK OPS DURG SUMMER.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›CLSD TO ACR GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›PAEW ON RWY.
›PCR VALUE: 450/F/C/W/T
›ROAD 6 FT BLW 115 FT BYD RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PAMC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAMC have a METAR?
Yes. PAMC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAMC have a TAF?
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What is the field elevation at PAMC?
PAMC sits at 341 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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