Birchwood Airport (PABV)
Medium airport · Birchwood, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Birchwood Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PABV |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°24'59" W 149°30'25" 61.41650, -149.50700 |
| Location | Birchwood, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 4,012 ft (1223 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 1,802 ft (549 m) | 50 ft | GRV | No |
Birchwood Airport at a glance
Birchwood Airport is a medium airport in Birchwood, Alaska, United States. The field elevation of 83 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PABV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02L/20R — offers 4,012 ft (1223 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02L points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PABV 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 Birchwood Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wasilla Airport | PAWS | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport | PAAQ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 37 km (20 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Birchwood Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 83 ft field elevation of Birchwood 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 Birchwood Airport
What is the ICAO code of Birchwood Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Birchwood Airport is PABV, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Birchwood Airport above sea level?
Birchwood Airport sits at an elevation of 83 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Birchwood Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.4165, -149.5070 — in Birchwood, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wasilla Airport, about 17 km away.
Does PABV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PABV 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 Birchwood Airport?
Birchwood Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02L/20R, measures 4,012 ft (1223 m) with a ASP surface.