St Paul Island Airport (PASN)
Medium airport · St Paul Island, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | St Paul Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PASN |
| IATA | SNP |
| Elevation | 63 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 57°9'59" W 170°13'21" 57.16631, -170.22255 |
| Location | St Paul Island, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,500 ft (1981 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
St Paul Island Airport at a glance
St Paul Island Airport is a medium airport in St Paul Island, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as SNP. The field elevation of 63 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PASN 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, 18/36, offers 6,500 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PASN 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 St Paul Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George Airport | PAPB | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Mekoryuk Airport | PAMY | 423 km (228 NM) |
| Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport | PADU | 431 km (233 NM) |
| Cape Newenham LRRS Airport | PAEH | 509 km (275 NM) |
| Cold Bay Airport | PACD | 512 km (276 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for St Paul Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 63 ft field elevation of St Paul Island 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 St Paul Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of St Paul Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of St Paul Island Airport is PASN, and its IATA code is SNP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is St Paul Island Airport above sea level?
St Paul Island Airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is St Paul Island Airport located?
The airport lies at 57.1663, -170.2226 — in St Paul Island, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is St George Airport, about 74 km away.
Does PASN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PASN 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 St Paul Island Airport?
St Paul Island Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,500 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.