Airports / Alaska / CXF
Coldfoot Airport.
Coldfoot, Alaska · 1,042 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
17 ratings
0
Operators based
1,042
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#38 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 17 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bettles Airport (BTT).
Overview
Located in Coldfoot, Alaska, Coldfoot Airport (PACX / CXF) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,042 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
CXF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Bettles Airport (BTT, 37 nm), Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP, 63 nm), and Allakaket Airport (AET, 71 nm). CXF offers a single 4,011-foot unpaved runway, which supports charter types through the turboprop class.
Quotes for flights out of CXF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CXF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
PACX
IATA
CXF
FAA / Local
CXF
Elevation
1,042 ft
Coordinates
67.2522° N · 150.2040° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 1,042 ft, CXF sits higher than 88% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,011 ft
- 02/204,011 ft × 75 ftGravelLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 4,011 ft
CXF's 4,011 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 37nmBTTBettles AirportBettles
- 63nmAKPAnaktuvuk Pass AirportAnaktuvuk Pass
- 71nmAETAllakaket AirportAllakaket
- 79nmSVSStevens Village AirportStevens Village
- 85nmWBQBeaver AirportBeaver
- 91nmVEEVenetie AirportVenetie
Location
Open the full mapPACX · Coldfoot Airport · Coldfoot, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CXF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 365 nm | 1h 15m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,467 nm | 3h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,894 nm | 4h 48m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,012 nm | 5h 5m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,020 nm | 5h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,184 nm | 5h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,208 nm | 5h 32m |
| Denver (DEN) | 2,219 nm | 5h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CXF?
- Coldfoot Airport's longest runway is 4,011 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CXF?
- Coldfoot Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,011 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CXF?
- The closest alternate is Bettles Airport (BTT), about 37 nm away, followed by Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CXF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 15m (365 nm), Seattle about 3h 49m (1,467 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 48m (1,894 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.