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Cantwell Airport

Cantwell, AlaskaElevation 2,190 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,080 ft

04/22
Dimensions
2,080 x 30 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 04
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cantwell Airport is in Cantwell, Alaska. Field elevation 2,190 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRAY ATKINS
Manager phone907-768-2143
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPATW
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates63.3912, -148.9560
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
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

›RY SUBJECT TO TURBULENT WINDS;HIGH TERRAIN TO THE NE; SW APPROACH FAVORED.
›RY 04 SLOPE AT 2% UPHILL NORTH.
›WHEN AVBL WEA RPRTS HRLY ONLY.
›WIND SOCK LOCATED OFF AIRPORT 100+ YARDS NW SIDE ATOP A PRIVATE HANGAR.
›FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
›RY EDGES & THLD MARKED WITH ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
›RY 22 LEFT SIDE SLOPES DOWN HILL AND SFC IS UNEVEN.
›RY CONDITION MONITORED IREGLY; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›ACFT REQUESTED TO TAXI ON RY AND AVOID USE OF SUBDIVISION ROAD PARALLEL TO RY.
›ALASKA RAILROAD PARALLELS RY ALONG SOUTH SIDE.
›WX CAMERA AT SUMMIT APPROX. 10 MI SW AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›RY 04 REQUIRES DOGLEG APPROACH DUE TO MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗PATW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PATW have a METAR?
Yes. PATW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PATW have a TAF?
When PATW 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 PATW?
PATW sits at 2,190 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PATW?
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.