Bethel Airport (PABE)
Medium airport · Bethel, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bethel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PABE |
| IATA | BET |
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 60°46'47" W 161°50'17" 60.77980, -161.83800 |
| Location | Bethel, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-F | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | ASPH-G | No |
| 12/30 | 1,858 ft (566 m) | 75 ft | GRVL-G | Yes |
Bethel Airport at a glance
Bethel Airport is a medium airport in Bethel, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as BET. The field elevation of 126 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PABE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 6,400 ft (1951 m) of asph-f surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PABE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bethel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aniak Airport | PANI | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Holy Cross Airport | PAHC | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Anvik Airport | PANV | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 238 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bethel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 126 ft field elevation of Bethel Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bethel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bethel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bethel Airport is PABE, and its IATA code is BET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bethel Airport above sea level?
Bethel Airport sits at an elevation of 126 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bethel Airport located?
The airport lies at 60.7798, -161.8380 — in Bethel, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aniak Airport, about 152 km away.
Does PABE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PABE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bethel Airport?
Bethel Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASPH-F surface.