PAYA · YAK
Yakutat Airport
Yakutat, AlaskaElevation 33 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
11/29
RWY 11135°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29315°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
02/20
RWY 0245°T
Landing length (LDA)5,087 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,475 / 6,475 / 6,475 ft
Displaced threshold1,388 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 20225°T
Landing length (LDA)6,475 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,087 / 5,087 / 6,475 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
Yakutat Airport is in Yakutat, Alaska. Field elevation 33 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
ManagerROBERT LEKANOF
Manager phone907-784-3293
AttendedDaily, 1530Z–0230Z
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAYA / YAK
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates59.5087, -139.6604
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · 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
›CTN: SN PILES & BERMS ON RAMP & TWY EDGES 1 OCT - 1 MAY.
›TWY A1, D & APRON B CLSD TO 12500 LB & OVR.
›SAND GRAD LRGR THAN FAA RCMDD/SEE AC150/5200-30.
›TWY B, C, & D UNMNTND, UNMNT & LGT OTS 1 OCT - 1 MAY.
›CARGO OPS OVR 100000 24 HR PPR - 907-784-3476.
›WX CAMERAS AVBL AT: HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
›PAPI RWY 02, 11, & 29; HIRL RWY 02/20; REIL RWY 02/20 OTS 1 OCT - 1 MAY.
›ARPT & RWY COND RPRT, SN REMOVAL, WILDLIFE & ICE CTL DURG MAINT DUTY HR 0630-1730; AFT HR AMGR.
›WX BLN LAUNCH FAC ON ARPT, SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR OPS DETAILS.
›FUEL AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD - 907-784-3311.
›BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF RWY.
›TWY C & A1 CLSD DURG ACR OPS & 15 MIN AFT FOR JET BLAST.
›PAEW ON RWY; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE - CTC FSS FOR NOTAM.
›ARFF INDEX B SVC AVBL DURG ACR OPS. CLSD TO ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC 24 HR PPR IN WRITING - AMGR PO BOX 186 YAKUTAT AK 99689.
›UNMNTND & UNMNT 1 OCT - 1 MAY. RWY 02/20 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/380 SKED AND NON-SKED OPS WITH PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›PCR VALUE: 574/R/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 632/F/D/X/T
›RWY LGTS RAISED 30 IN.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 11 & 29; REIL RWY 02/20; PAPI RWY 11/29 & 02/20; HIRL RWY 02/20, 11/29; TWY LIGHTS - CTAF.
›SPB ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›PAJA NA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAYA have a METAR?
Yes. PAYA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAYA have a TAF?
When PAYA 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 PAYA?
PAYA sits at 33 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAYA?
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.