Arctic Village Airport (PARC)
Medium airport · Arctic Village, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Arctic Village Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PARC |
| IATA | ARC |
| Elevation | 2,092 ft (638 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 68°6'53" W 145°34'44" 68.11470, -145.57899 |
| Location | Arctic Village, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Arctic Village Airport at a glance
Arctic Village Airport is a medium airport in Arctic Village, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as ARC. The field elevation of 2,092 ft (638 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PARC 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 4,500 ft (1372 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 PARC 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 Arctic Village Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Yukon Airport | PFYU | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Barter Island Long Range Radar Station Airport | PABA | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Anaktuvuk Pass Airport | PAKP | 255 km (138 NM) |
| Deadhorse Airport | PASC | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Nuiqsut Airport | PAQT | 317 km (171 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arctic Village Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,092 ft field elevation of Arctic Village 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 Arctic Village Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arctic Village Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arctic Village Airport is PARC, and its IATA code is ARC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arctic Village Airport above sea level?
Arctic Village Airport sits at an elevation of 2,092 feet (638 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arctic Village Airport located?
The airport lies at 68.1147, -145.5790 — in Arctic Village, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fort Yukon Airport, about 172 km away.
Does PARC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PARC 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 Arctic Village Airport?
Arctic Village Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a GVL surface.