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Bethel Airport (PABE/BET) — Bethel, United States

At a glance

Port of entry
No
Fuel
100, 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1
Tower
118.7
Runways
01L/19R, 01R/19L, 12/30
Elevation
126 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PABE
  • Name: Bethel Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 60.7798
  • Longitude: -161.837997
  • Elevation: 126 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Bethel
  • IATA Code: BET
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Anchorage
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01L/19R

  • Designation: 01L/19R
  • Dimensions: 1951x46m
  • Surface: ASPH-F
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 01R/19L

  • Designation: 01R/19L
  • Dimensions: 1219x23m
  • Surface: ASPH-G
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 566x23m
  • Surface: GRVL-G
  • PCN: 31
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 122.650, 124.650 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 125.200 MHz
  • ATIS: 119.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 907-543-2498
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: USD 3/1000lbs MTOW
  • Parking Fee: USD 8/night
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: USD
  • Remarks: Bethel Airport, AK. Bush Alaska hub. Yup'ik region gateway.

Fuel Information

Immigration

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Remote bush airport. Limited services. Weather highly variable. Gravel secondary runway.

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A4216/26
warning Upcoming
ILS out of service
BET NAV ILS RWY 19R LOC/GP/DME U/S
2026-10-29 06:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
A4216/
warning Upcoming
ILS out of service
BET NAV ILS RWY 19R LOC/GP/DME U/S
2026-10-29 06:00 UTC 2026-10-29 15:00 UTC
A4203/26
warning Upcoming
ILS out of service
BET NAV ILS RWY 19R LOC/GP/DME U/S
2026-10-28 06:00 UTC 2026-10-28 15:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 19:25 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at PABE?
The tower frequency at Bethel Airport is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at PABE?
The FAA lists 100, 100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 for public use at Bethel Airport. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does PABE require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PABE located?
Bethel Airport (PABE) is located in Bethel, United States.
What is the IATA code for PABE?
The IATA code for Bethel Airport is BET.
How long is the runway at PABE?
The main runway at Bethel Airport (01L/19R) measures 1951x46m.
Does PABE have an ILS approach?
Yes, Bethel Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01L/19R.
Is PABE a port of entry?
No. No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR. Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.