Port Clarence Coast Guard Station (PAPC)
Medium airport · Port Clarence, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Port Clarence Coast Guard Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAPC |
| IATA | KPC |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°15'13" W 166°51'32" 65.25370, -166.85899 |
| Location | Port Clarence, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,497 ft (1371 m) | 120 ft | ASPH | No |
Port Clarence Coast Guard Station at a glance
Port Clarence Coast Guard Station is a medium airport in Port Clarence, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as KPC. The field elevation of 10 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAPC 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, 16/34, offers 4,497 ft (1371 m) of asph surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAPC 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 Port Clarence Coast Guard Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nome Airport | PAOM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Deering Airport | PADE | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Savoonga Airport | PASA | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport | PAOT | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Gambell Airport | PAGM | 286 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port Clarence Coast Guard Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 10 ft field elevation of Port Clarence Coast Guard Station 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 Port Clarence Coast Guard Station
What is the ICAO code of Port Clarence Coast Guard Station?
The ICAO identifier of Port Clarence Coast Guard Station is PAPC, and its IATA code is KPC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port Clarence Coast Guard Station above sea level?
Port Clarence Coast Guard Station sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port Clarence Coast Guard Station located?
The airport lies at 65.2537, -166.8590 — in Port Clarence, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nome Airport, about 106 km away.
Does PAPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAPC 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 Port Clarence Coast Guard Station?
Port Clarence Coast Guard Station has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,497 ft (1371 m) with a ASPH surface.