PFEL · ELI
Elim Airport
Elim, AlaskaElevation 162 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
01/19
RWY 0129°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 19209°T
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
Elim Airport is in Elim, Alaska. Field elevation 162 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
ManagerJOHN WILSON
Manager phone(907) 625-1025
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPFEL / ELI
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)NOME
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.6147, -162.2720
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 19 SLOPES UPHILL 0.5% TO SOUTH END.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›RY 19, +744 FT HILL, DIST 8700 FT FM RY 19 END, 500 FT R.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 01/19 - CTAF.
›SURVEYED
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -34C.
›RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›SINKING AREA MIDFIELD WEST SIDE OF RWY 10'INSIDE LIGHTS 20' OUTSIDE.
›RWY 01/19 MARKED WITH LIGHTS AND PLASTIC MARKERS.
›+744 FT HILL 8700 FT FM RY END 500 FT R.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PFEL have a METAR?
Yes. PFEL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PFEL have a TAF?
When PFEL 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 PFEL?
PFEL sits at 162 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PFEL?
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.