Holy Cross Airport (PAHC)
Medium airport · Holy Cross, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Holy Cross Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAHC |
| IATA | HCR |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 62°11'18" W 159°46'30" 62.18830, -159.77499 |
| Location | Holy Cross, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 100 ft | GRAVEL-G | Yes |
Holy Cross Airport at a glance
Holy Cross Airport is a medium airport in Holy Cross, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as HCR. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAHC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of gravel-g 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 PAHC 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 Holy Cross Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anvik Airport | PANV | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Aniak Airport | PANI | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Unalakleet Airport | PAUN | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Tatalina LRRS Airport | PATL | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Holy Cross Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Airport
What is the ICAO code of Holy Cross Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Holy Cross Airport is PAHC, and its IATA code is HCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Holy Cross Airport above sea level?
Holy Cross Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Holy Cross Airport located?
The airport lies at 62.1883, -159.7750 — in Holy Cross, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Anvik Airport, about 55 km away.
Does PAHC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAHC 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 Holy Cross Airport?
Holy Cross Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GRAVEL-G surface.