Skip to content

PAELSEAPLANE BASE

ELFIN COVE

ELFIN COVE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

PAEL

FAA

ELV

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

58.195, -136.347

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

58.1952, -136.3474

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAGS 131656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 09/04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP083 T00890039 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.9°C

Dewpoint

3.9°C

Altimeter

1008.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from PAGS (41 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at PAEL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Pelican facing NorthWest
Live

Pelican

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Cape Spencer facing SouthEast
Live

Cape Spencer

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

18 NM away

12 camera angles available

See all cameras, directions, and nearby airport cameras

Sign up free to view all cameras →
Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
NW/SE10,000 ft1500 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9ELFIN COVE

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for PAEL.

Nearby Airports in Alaska

PAEL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

ELFIN COVE (PAEL) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in ELFIN COVE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 58.1952°N, 136.3474°W.

Runways

ELFIN COVE has 1 runway. The longest runway (NW/SE) measures 10,000 feet by 1500 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

ELFIN COVE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ELFIN COVE, 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 ELFIN COVE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAEL?

PAEL is the ICAO identifier for ELFIN COVE, a public-use airport located in ELFIN COVE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does ELFIN COVE have?

ELFIN COVE (PAEL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of PAEL?

The field elevation of ELFIN COVE is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at PAEL?

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

What are the current weather conditions at PAEL?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at PAEL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for ELFIN COVE.

How do I access complete data for PAEL?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for ELFIN COVE.

Where is ELFIN COVE located?

ELFIN COVE (PAEL) is located in ELFIN COVE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does PAEL have weather cameras?

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

Complete aviation intelligence for PAEL

Live weather, decoded NOTAMs, IFR procedures, AI briefings, and more. Included in every AeroCopilot plan from $7.99/month.

Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:50 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:56 PM UTC