PFNO · ORV
Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport
Noorvik, AlaskaElevation 55 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
06/24
RWY 0675°T
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 24255°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport is in Noorvik, Alaska. Field elevation 55 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 / IATAPFNO / ORV
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates66.8179, -161.0190
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.700
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -22C.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›WINTER SNOW REMOVAL - MNT CTAF.
›RWY COND UNMNTD; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›LGTS & PLASTIC MKRS.
›LGTS & PLASTIC MKRS.
›NORTHWEST ARCTIC BOROUGH
›TIE DOWN NOT AVBL.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 06; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PFNO have a METAR?
Yes. PFNO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PFNO have a TAF?
When PFNO 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 PFNO?
PFNO sits at 55 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PFNO?
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.