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Central Airport

IATA CEMICAO PACELocal CEM🇺🇸 Central
Coordinates
65.5738°N, 144.7807°W
Elevation
937 ft (286 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
15.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
03:27
Sunset
00:05

About 20h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Central Airport

Central Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located in Central, in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. Commercial service is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PACE

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 252,782 ft / 848 m60 ftGrvl-pUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YUKON 2 0800-1800 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger100 ft GNDFL180
EXCLUDED FROM YUKON 2Special useDanger100 ft GND2000 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Central Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Central Airport?

The ICAO code for Central Airport is PACE, and its IATA code is CEM.

Where is Central Airport located?

Central Airport is small airport located in Central, United States, at an elevation of 937 ft (286 m).

How many runways does Central Airport have?

Central Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,782 ft / 848 m.

What time zone is Central Airport in?

Central Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Central Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Central Airport is approximately 15.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Central Airport?

The nearest airport to Central Airport is Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP), about 6.8 nm to the se, followed by Circle City (New) Airport and Coal Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Central Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.