Indian Mountain LRRS Airport (PAIM)
Medium airport · Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Indian Mountain LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAIM |
| IATA | UTO |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°59'34" W 153°42'14" 65.99280, -153.70399 |
| Location | Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,100 ft (1250 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport at a glance
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as UTO. The field elevation of 1,273 ft (388 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAIM 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, 07/25, offers 4,100 ft (1250 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAIM 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 Indian Mountain LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huslia Airport | PAHL | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Ruby Airport | PARY | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | PAGA | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Ambler Airport | PAFM | 221 km (119 NM) |
| Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | PAKP | 253 km (137 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Indian Mountain LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,273 ft field elevation of Indian Mountain 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 Indian Mountain LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Indian Mountain LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Indian Mountain LRRS Airport is PAIM, and its IATA code is UTO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Indian Mountain LRRS Airport above sea level?
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 1,273 feet (388 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Indian Mountain LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.9928, -153.7040 — in Utopia Creek, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Huslia Airport, about 125 km away.
Does PAIM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAIM 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 Indian Mountain LRRS Airport?
Indian Mountain LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,100 ft (1250 m) with a GVL surface.