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PABU

Bullen Point Short Range Radar Station Airport · Kaktovik

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
18 ft / 5 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,520 ft · GRVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bullen Point Short Range Radar Station Airport (PABU), located in Kaktovik, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 18 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bullen Point Short Range Radar Station Airport
ICAO / IATA
PABU / —
Municipality
Kaktovik
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
18 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,520 ft / 1,073 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: GRVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 15
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PASCILS
Deadhorse Airport
61 km / 33 nm
PABA
Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport
123 km / 67 nm
PAQT
Nuiqsut Airport
157 km / 85 nm
PARC
Arctic Village Airport
234 km / 126 nm
PAKP
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport
298 km / 161 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026