Airports / Alaska / MXY
Mc Carthy Airport.
Mccarthy, Alaska · 1,531 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
1,531
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#86 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
May Creek Airport (MYK).
Overview
Mc Carthy Airport (PAMX / MXY) is a general aviation field serving Mccarthy, Alaska. The airport sits 1,531 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MXY for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are May Creek Airport (MYK, 9 nm), Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ, 82 nm), and Yakataga Airport (CYT, 82 nm). With a single 3,501-foot unpaved runway, MXY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from MXY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mccarthy.
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Field capability
ICAO
PAMX
IATA
MXY
FAA / Local
15Z
Elevation
1,531 ft
Coordinates
61.4371° N · 142.9040° 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 1,531 ft, MXY sits higher than 92% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,501 ft
- 01/193,501 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,501 ft
MXY's 3,501 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.
- 9nmMYKMay Creek AirportMay Creek
- 82nmYXQBeaver Creek AirportBeaver Creek
- 82nmCYTYakataga AirportYakataga
- 84nmGKNGulkana AirportGulkana
- 94nmCDVMerle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCordova
- 95nmORTNorthway AirportNorthway
Location
Open the full mapPAMX · Mc Carthy Airport · Mccarthy, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MXY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 205 nm | 53m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,096 nm | 2h 57m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,561 nm | 4h 2m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,623 nm | 4h 10m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,671 nm | 4h 17m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,847 nm | 4h 42m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,854 nm | 4h 43m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,876 nm | 4h 46m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MXY?
- Mc Carthy Airport's longest runway is 3,501 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 MXY?
- Mc Carthy Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,501 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to MXY?
- The closest alternate is May Creek Airport (MYK), about 9 nm away, followed by Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) at 82 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MXY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 53m (205 nm), Seattle about 2h 57m (1,096 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 2m (1,561 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.