2.2.2.2 Micronesia Houk (Pulusuk) Airfield
Airport Overview Runway(s) Airport Infrastructure Details Fuel Services Charges Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Airport Overview
Houk Civil Airfield is located in Chuuk State on Houk Island, also known as Pulusuk, roughly 183 miles (294 km) southwest of Chuuk International Airport and 135 miles (217 km) south of Namonuito Atoll. It is currently served by Caroline Islands Air. In order to utilize the airstrip, operators must apply for the appropriate flight permits with the F.S.M. Division of Civil Aviation. Once approval has been granted, the operator can contact the Chuuk Port Authority Airport Manager to make arrangements for on-call personnel to be present at the airfield.
Houk Island, or Pulusuk, lies at the end of a 35 mile-long submerged atoll called Manila Reefand belongs to the Pattiw island group. The island is shaped like an inverted pear, 2 miles long and 0.6 miles wide. Most of Houk's inhabitants live in the middle of the island around the western coast.
Communication is by way of CTAF: 123.6 (COMS provided by Truk Radio)
Airport Location and Contact
Country Federated States of Micronesia
Province or District Houk Chuuk State
Nearest Town or City Houk 1.4 Km with Distance from Airport
Airport’s Complete Name Houk Palusuk Civil Airfeild
Latitude 6.67479167
Longitude 149.298611
Elevation (ft and m) NA
IATA Code NA
ICAO Code NA
Managing Company or Airport Authority FSM Division of Civil Aviation
Management Contact Person Kane Faylim 691.330.2352
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? No
Runway(s)
Runway #1
Runway Dimensions 411 x 15 m
Runway Orientation 044
Runway Surface concrete
Runway Condition In fair condition, some significant surface cracks
Airport Infrastructure Details
Page 1 Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security No Runway Lighting No Screening
Refueling Capacity No Ground Handling Services No
Air Traffic Control No Fire Fighting Equipment No
Weather Information No Aircraft Parking Space Yes
Navigation Aids No Perimeter Fencing No
Windsock Yes
Fuel Services Charges
There is no fuel service at the airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
There are no known Royalties or Non objection fees applicable
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