Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport (PACZ)
Medium airport · Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PACZ |
| IATA | CZF |
| Elevation | 464 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°46'49" W 166°2'20" 61.78030, -166.03900 |
| Location | Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,955 ft (1205 m) | 135 ft | GVL | Yes |
Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport at a glance
Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as CZF. The field elevation of 464 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PACZ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 3,955 ft (1205 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PACZ 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 Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emmonak Airport | PAEM | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Mekoryuk Airport | PAMY | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 305 km (165 NM) |
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 310 km (167 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 464 ft field elevation of Cape Romanzof LRRS 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 Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport is PACZ, and its IATA code is CZF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport above sea level?
Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 464 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.7803, -166.0390 — in Cape Romanzof, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Emmonak Airport, about 138 km away.
Does PACZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PACZ 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 Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport?
Cape Romanzof LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 3,955 ft (1205 m) with a GVL surface.