PARS · RSH
Russian Mission Airport
Russian Mission, AlaskaElevation 51 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18188°T
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 368°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
18W/36W
RWY 18W
RWY 36W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Russian Mission Airport is in Russian Mission, Alaska. Field elevation 51 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
ManagerERIK WEINGARTH
Manager phone907-438-2416
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPARS / RSH
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.7751, -161.3195
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
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
›SEAPLANES OPERATE N-S IN YUKON RIVER AND E-W IN NUNVOTCHUK LAKE. WATCH FOR FISH NETS CLOSE TO SHORE.
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 9 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36; WINDSOCK - CTAF.
›RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED - RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LNDG.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -30C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PARS have a METAR?
Yes. PARS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PARS have a TAF?
When PARS 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 PARS?
PARS sits at 51 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PARS?
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.