PAVL · KVL
Kivalina Airport
Kivalina, AlaskaElevation 13 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12137°T
RWY 30317°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Kivalina Airport is in Kivalina, Alaska. Field elevation 13 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
ManagerALVIN WERNEKE
Manager phone907-442-3147
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAVL / KVL
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates67.7346, -164.5599
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.2
ANCHORAGE CNTR
A/D
135.8
ASOS
ASOS
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
CTAF
122.55
KOTZEBUE RDO
FSS
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›BE ALERT RY 12/30 HAS NUMEROUS SOFT SPOTS MAY THRU OCT.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - 122.8
›BIRDS INVOF DUMP ON APCH TO RY 12.
›ACFT PARKING APRON LCTD 1500 FT S OF RY 30 THR; OLD RY USED AS TWY TO PARKING APRON.
›RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›APCH TO RY 30 OVR TOWN.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30 - 122.8.
›NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH
›RY 12/30 MKD WITH REFLECTIVE CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAVL have a METAR?
Yes. PAVL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAVL have a TAF?
When PAVL 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 PAVL?
PAVL sits at 13 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAVL?
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.