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PAFM
Ambler Airport · Ambler
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
334 ft / 102 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.70 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ambler Airport (PAFM), located in Ambler, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 334 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.
Full Name
Ambler Airport
ICAO / IATA
PAFM / ABL
Municipality
Ambler
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
334 ft
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Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 202° / 22°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 202° / 22°
RWY 18 (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (22°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 112° / 292°
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 112° / 292°
RWY 09 (112°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (292°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AWOS AWOS 3
132.10 MHz
CNTR ANCHORAGE CNTR
119.20 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.70 MHz
FSS KOTEZBUE RDO
122.00 MHz
MISC TWEB
40.30 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026