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Nikolai Airport

IATA NIBICAO PAFSLocal FSP🇺🇸 Nikolai
Coordinates
63.0179°N, 154.3604°W
Elevation
441 ft (134 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
04:49
Sunset
23:59

About 19h 11m 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 Nikolai Airport

Nikolai Airport

Nikolai Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) northeast of the central business district of Nikolai, a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PAFS

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
04 / 224,003 ft / 1,220 m75 ftGrvl-gUnlitOpen

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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)

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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nikolai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nikolai Airport?

The ICAO code for Nikolai Airport is PAFS, and its IATA code is NIB.

Where is Nikolai Airport located?

Nikolai Airport is small airport located in Nikolai, United States, at an elevation of 441 ft (134 m).

How many runways does Nikolai Airport have?

Nikolai Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,003 ft / 1,220 m.

What time zone is Nikolai Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nikolai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nikolai Airport is approximately 12.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nikolai Airport?

The nearest airport to Nikolai Airport is Nixon Fork Mine Airport (AK40), about 16.7 nm to the nw, followed by Farewell Airport and McGrath Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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