2Z2

VFR

EUREKA CREEK

EUREKA CREEK · ALASKA

Elev
700'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:52Z
VFR sectional · 2Z2
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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 271952Z 12003KT 10SM FEW065 BKN085 OVC110 19/14 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP072 CB ALQDS T01940139
Wind
120° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,571 ft
Ceiling
8,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
2Z2 · CHART_SUPP
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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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • RY NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LDG.
  • 3 FT BERM EACH SIDE OF RY WITHIN 40 FT OF CENTERLINE.
  • TREES & BRUSH TO 15 FEET TALL WITHIN 8 FEET EACH SIDE OF RWY CENTERLINE.
  • HAZARDOUS: NOT MAINTAINED NOR RECOMMEND FOR EMERGENCY USE.
  • RY USED AS NARROW ROAD & CAMPGROUND BY VEHICLES; 2 FT DEEP FIRE PIT RY 34.
  • RY UNSUITABLE FOR ALL ACFT.
  • DURING EMERGENCY LANDINGS, USE ELLIOT HIGHWAY OR MANLEY HOT SPRINGS AIRPORT.

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34SLOPES 2% DOWN TO S.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34RY APCH - 8 FT WIDE CUT THRU TREES, 30' TREES EITHER SIDE OF PATH.
  • 1615 FT TREES ALONG ENTIRE SURFACE WILL DAMAGE WINGS ON LANDING.
  • 3415 FTTREES ALONG ENTIRE SURFACE WILL DAMAGE WINGS ON LANDING.

Other notes

  • 16/34SOFT WET; RUTTED; 15 FT TREES GROWING ON RY. VEHICLE EROSION HAS DETERIORATED ENTIRE SURFACE INTO DEEP RUTS. SFC NARROW, UNEVEN & ROUGH.

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
120° at 3 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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