2Z2 Eureka Creek Airport

Before you fly into 2Z2

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,700'

MSL · field 700' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 2Z2

2Z2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PATA (RALPH M CALHOUN MEML) · 47.6 NM away. Conditions at 2Z2 may differ.

METAR · PATA

Observed 19:52Z

PATA 131952Z 11008KT 10SM BKN075 BKN140 08/M03 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP026 T00831028 PNO $

Wind: 110° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / -3°C
Altimeter: 29.60 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 425 ft
Ceiling: 7,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

2Z2 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PATA (RALPH M CALHOUN MEML) · 47.6 NM away. Conditions at 2Z2 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–14 18:00Z

TAF PATA 131732Z 1318/1418 09007KT P6SM FEW100 FM132000 06008G20KT P6SM FEW100 FM140600 06005KT P6SM BKN070

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–13 20:00Z

Wind: 090° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 10,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 0 NM S
VFR sectional: FAIRBANKS
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI: FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

110° · 8 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

2Z2 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

2Z2 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

The runway is hazardous; it is not maintained nor recommended for emergency use.Show FAA
There is a 3-foot berm on each side of the runway within 40 feet of the centerline.Show FAA
The runway is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA
During emergency landings, use Elliot Highway or Manley Hot Springs Airport.Show FAA
Trees and brush up to 15 feet tall are within 8 feet on each side of the runway centerline.Show FAA
The runway is unsuitable for all aircraft.Show FAA
The runway is used as a narrow road and campground by vehicles; there is a 2-foot-deep fire pit on runway 34.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

16/34The runway slopes 2 percent down to the south.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

34Runway approach has an 8-foot-wide cut through trees with 30-foot trees on either side of the path.Show FAA
34Fifteen-foot trees along the entire surface will damage wings on landing.Show FAA
16Fifteen-foot trees along the entire surface will damage wings on landing.Show FAA

Other notes

16/34The surface is soft and wet with ruts and 15-foot trees growing on the runway. Vehicle erosion has deteriorated the entire surface into deep ruts. The surface is narrow, uneven, and rough.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 2Z2

Answer card

ICAO: 2Z2
Name: EUREKA CREEK
Location: EUREKA CREEK, ALASKA
Elevation: 700 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,700 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 26°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: –

Eureka Creek Airport (2Z2) sits in Eureka Creek, Alaska at 700 ft MSL. This field has no published runways in the facts block. No control tower is listed. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning traffic pattern work here.

The published remarks are the main thing to know. The runway is described as hazardous, not maintained and not recommended for emergency use. It is also listed as unsuitable for all aircraft. The surface is reported as soft and wet with ruts, with 15-foot trees growing on the runway. Trees and brush are noted close to the centerline. A 3-foot berm is reported on each side within 40 feet of centerline. The runway is not monitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before any landing attempt.

There is no on-field FBO listed. CTAF is 122.9. If you need current field status, use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly before you go. For emergency planning, the published remarks point pilots to Elliot Highway or Manley Hot Springs Airport instead of this strip.

Frequently asked questions

Is Eureka Creek (2Z2) usable for a normal landing?

The published remarks say the runway is hazardous and unsuitable for all aircraft. It is not maintained. It is not recommended for emergency use.

What is the field elevation at 2Z2?

Field elevation is 700 ft MSL. That is the published elevation for Eureka Creek Airport.

Is there an ILS at Eureka Creek?

No ILS approaches are published for 2Z2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at Eureka Creek?

Pattern altitude is not published for 2Z2. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and confirm the traffic pattern plan before operating there.

Is there a tower at Eureka Creek Airport?

No control tower is listed. CTAF is 122.9 for traffic advisories.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 2Z2?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What runway condition hazards are published for Eureka Creek?

The remarks report soft and wet surface conditions, deep ruts, trees on the runway and a 2-foot-deep fire pit on runway 34. The runway also has trees and brush close to the centerline.

What should a pilot use instead of Eureka Creek for an emergency landing?

The published remarks direct pilots to Elliot Highway or Manley Hot Springs Airport for emergency landings. Verify current conditions with the airport operator before planning any diversion.

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