1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
PAAX
FAA
CXC
Elevation
556 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
61.583, -144.430
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
556 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
CTAF
122.9 MHz
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
61.5832, -144.4298
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Weather Camera
Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums
FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3
Chitina
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13 / 31 | 2,850 ft | 75 ft | GRVL-DIRT | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | CHITINA | - | CTAF | - |
Airport Remarks
- RWY COND UMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
- 20 FT GRVL RIDGE W SIDE OF RWY.
- LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS NA.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
- DOWNHILL SLOPE TO THE NE.
- 3 FT BRUSH TO 20 FT BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN.
- SHOULDERS SLOPE OFF BOTH SIDES.
Nearby airports & facilities
CXC
CHITINA
CHITINA — <1 nm
Z93
COPPER CENTER 2
COPPER CENTER — 33 nm
Z93
Copper Center 2 Airport
Copper Center — 33 nm
4AK3
LONG LAKE
LONG LAKE — 34 nm
4AK3
LONG LAKE
LONG LAKE — 34 nm
AK31
SWIFT CREEK
MCCARTHY — 42 nm
AK31
Swift Creek Airport
Mccarthy — 42 nm
0AK8
FIREWEED
MCCARTHY — 43 nm
0AK8
Fireweed Airport
McCarthy — 43 nm
K55
THOMPSON PASS
VALDEZ — 44 nm
K55
THOMPSON PASS
VALDEZ — 44 nm
PAMX
MCCARTHY
MCCARTHY — 45 nm
Nearest airports
- CXC — CHITINA
CHITINA
- Z93 — COPPER CENTER 2
COPPER CENTER
- Z93 — Copper Center 2 Airport
Copper Center
- 4AK3 — LONG LAKE
LONG LAKE
- 4AK3 — LONG LAKE
LONG LAKE
Alaska airports
PAAX Operational Overview
Location & Facility
CHITINA (PAAX) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in CHITINA, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 556 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5832°N, 144.4298°W.
Runways
CHITINA has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 2,850 feet by 75 feet with a grvl-dirt surface.
Communications & Operations
CHITINA is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near CHITINA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAAX?
PAAX is the ICAO identifier for CHITINA, a public-use airport, located in CHITINA, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does CHITINA have?
CHITINA (PAAX) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of PAAX?
The field elevation of CHITINA is 556 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.
Is fuel available at PAAX?
No fuel types are currently listed for CHITINA. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at PAAX?
The longest runway at CHITINA is 2,850 feet long.
How do I access complete data for PAAX?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for CHITINA.
Where is CHITINA located?
CHITINA (PAAX) is located in CHITINA, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 556 ft MSL.
Does PAAX have weather cameras?
Yes, PAAX has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.