PABE
Airport
 Bethel
Bethel, Alaska

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:BET / PABE
Lat/Lng:60.7785555556, -161.837166667
60-46-42.8000N, 161-50-13.8000W
Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 06/30/2011
Elevation:128 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 06/30/2011
Magnetic Variation:11E,(2020), [10E (2024)]
Sectional:MC GRATH
From City:3nm SW of Bethel

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:11/1958
Attended:May-Oct Mon-Fri 0700-2100 (local) May-Oct Sat-Sun 0700-2200 (local) Nov-Apr Mon-Fri 0500-2100 (local) Nov-Apr Sat-Sun 0700-2100 (local)
Control Tower:yes 0700-2200 1 APR - 31 OCT; 0700-2000 1 NOV - 31 MAR. (local)
Type:ATCT
Hours:16
Days Tower Operational:SEA
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc 0700-2200 1 Apr- 31 Oct; 0700-2000 1 Nov-31 Mar; Other Times Class E
ARTCC:Anchorage(ZAN)Anchorage Center
FSS:Kenai FSS(ENA)
NOTAMs and Weather:BETNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Lights:When Air Traffic Control Tower Closed Activate HIRL Runway 01L/19R, 01R/19L, Runway 12/30; Taxiway Lights - CTAF. Activate MALSR Runway 01L & 19R; REIL Runway 01R & 19L; VASI Runway 01L & 19R; PAPI Runway 01R & 19L - CTAF.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I B S 04/2005
Closed to Air Carrier Operations with More than 30 Pax Seats Unless Prior Permission Approved in Writing by Airport Manager - Box 505, Bethel, Ak 99559.

Communications

CTAF:118.700
Weather:ASOS 907-543-5475 135.45
ATIS:119.8
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Bethel Tower'
118.7
Ground:
Contact 'Bethel Ground'
121.7
Emergency:
121.5
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Service Provided by Anchorage ARTCC on Frequencies 125.2/372.0 (Bethel RCAG).
Frequency 118.7 is CTAF at Bethel Spb and Hangar Lake Spb.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100 Gasoline (green)
Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, freeze point -50C
Self-Serv Fuel Na; Fuel Service Charge After 1800.
Airframe Repair:Minor
Powerplant Repair:Minor
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:96
Multi Engine GA:7
Helicopter GA:7
Total:110

Annual Operations

For year ending:12/31/2022
Commercial Carriers:3086
AirTaxi:53703
Local GA (< 20 miles):784
Non-local GA:18598
Military Operations:235
Total:76406

Ownership

Owner:Alaska Dot&Pf Central Region
Po Box 196900
Anchorage, Ak 99519-6900
907-269-0749
Manager:Joseph Laraux
Box 505
Bethel, Ak 99559
907-543-2498

Runways

Runways:01L/19R
01R/19L
12/30

Runway 01L/19R

Length:6400 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/30/2011
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Fair Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):41 /F/C/X/T, 41 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 105,000 lbs
Dual Wheel aircraft: 147,000 lbs
Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 244,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 01L End 19R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):6400 feet6400 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):6400 feet6400 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):6400 feet6400 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):6400 feet6400 feet
True Alignment:023,(013 Magnetic)203,(193 Magnetic)
ILS Type:MLSILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Fair ConditionPrecision Instrument,Fair Condition
Elevation at End:127.2' MSL102.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:127.3' MSL120.4' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:39' AGL52' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-Box VASI on left side of runway4-Box VASI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown
Touchdown Rvr Available 0700-2000 1 Nov-30 Mar; 1 Apr-31 Oct 0700-2200.		Touchdown
Touchdown Rvr Available 0700-2000 1 Nov-30 Mar; 1 Apr-31 Oct 0700-2200.
Approach Lights:MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator LightsMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):DPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 01R/19L

Length:4000 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/30/2011
Width:75 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):31 /F/C/Y/T, 31 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Low (limited to 145 psi), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 01R End 19L
True Alignment:023,(013 Magnetic)203,(193 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonprecision Instrument,Good ConditionNonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:122.1' MSL116.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:124.2' MSL124.2' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:31' AGL32' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 12/30

Length:1858 feet
by 3rd Party Survey on 06/30/2011
Width:75 feet
Surface:Gravel, Good Condition
495 ft Asph Runway 30 End; Rmng Grvl.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):31 /F/C/Y/T, 31 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Low (limited to 145 psi), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 12 End 30
True Alignment:128,(118 Magnetic)308,(298 Magnetic)
Elevation at End:125.6' MSL126.8' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:128.8' MSL128.8' MSL
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•A30-01R/19L-Scheduled & Unscheduled Air Carrier Operations with More than 30 Pax Seats Na.
•A30-12/30-Scheduled & Unscheduled Air Carrier Operations with More than 30 Pax Seats Na. W 1200 ft Closed to Aircraft Over 12500 Lbs Gwt Apr-Nov.
•Personnel & Eqpt may be on Runway Any Time.
•Ptarmigan & Waterfowl in Vicinity of Airport.
•Wx Camera Available on Internet at https://Weathercams.FAA.Gov.
•Mult Pavement Variations Full Len of Taxiway C South of Runway 12/30.
•Transient Prkg W End of S Ramp Mrkd by Green Cones.
•Condition Rprtg & Otr Maintenance Service Available During Maintenance Duty Hour. After Hour Service Prior Permission in Writing - Airport Manager.
•Nws Bln Launch Fac on Airport - See Inside Back Cvr for Operations Dtls.
•Lock Wheel Turns Na All Sfcs.
•Tsa Reg; See 49 Cfr 1542. Gates & Doors Secured All Times. Unfam Transient - Airport Manager.
•Airport Sand Smaller Gradation than FAA Rcmdd/See Ac150/5200-30.

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