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PAPMAIRPORT

PLATINUM

PLATINUM, Alaska

LIFRUpdated 1h ago18 ft MSL

1

Runway

6

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

PAPM

FAA

PTU

Elevation

18 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

6

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

59.018, -161.827

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

18 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

59.0178, -161.8272

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAEH 221055Z AUTO 01017G22KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC002 01/01 A2953 RMK AO2 DZB0819E1005SHRAB1005 SLP007 P0000 T00070006 $;

Flight Category

LIFR

Wind

10° at 17 kt G22

Visibility

0.75 SM

Temperature

0.7°C

Dewpoint

0.6°C

Altimeter

1000.10 inHg

Weather

-SHRA BR

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAEH (26 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 10:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at PAPM. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Goodnews Bay facing SouthEast
Live

Goodnews Bay

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Quinhagak facing West
Live

Quinhagak

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

44 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14/325,000 ft75 ftGRVL-DIRTMED

Frequencies

CAPE NEWENHAM RCAG (2)CTAF (1)PLATINUM RCO (1)PTU AWOS-3P (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CAPE NEWENHAM RCAG124.2CAPE NEWENHAM
CAPE NEWENHAM RCAG251.1CAPE NEWENHAM
CTAF122.8PLATINUM
PLATINUM RCOXXX.XXXPLATINUM
PTU AWOS-3PXXX.XXX-
UNICOMXXX.XXXPLATINUM

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for PAPM.

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PAPM Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PLATINUM (PAPM) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 18 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 59.0178°N, 161.8272°W.

Runways

PLATINUM has 1 runway. The longest runway (14/32) measures 5,000 feet by 75 feet with a grvl-dirt surface.

Communications & Operations

PLATINUM is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PLATINUM, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at PLATINUM is LIFR (Low IFR — very low visibility and/or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAPM?

PAPM is the ICAO identifier for PLATINUM, a public-use airport located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does PLATINUM have?

PLATINUM (PAPM) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of PAPM?

The field elevation of PLATINUM is 18 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at PAPM?

No fuel types are currently listed for PLATINUM. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at PAPM?

The current flight category at PLATINUM is LIFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at PAPM?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for PLATINUM.

How do I access complete data for PAPM?

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Where is PLATINUM located?

PLATINUM (PAPM) is located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 18 ft MSL.

Does PAPM have weather cameras?

PAPM does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 05:04 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 10:55 AM UTC