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PAFS
Nikolai Airport · Nikolai
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
441 ft / 134 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nikolai Airport (PAFS), located in Nikolai, 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 441 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
Nikolai Airport
ICAO / IATA
PAFS / NIB
Municipality
Nikolai
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
441 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,003 ft / 1,220 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: GRVL-G
Heading: 63° / 243°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: GRVL-G
Heading: 63° / 243°
RWY 04 (63°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (243°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026