3Z1

VFR

FEATHER RIVER

FEATHER RIVER · ALASKA

Elev
325'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
VFR sectional · 3Z1
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Before you fly into 3Z1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,325'
MSL · field 325' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3Z1

3Z1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PATE (TELLER) · 25.1 NM away. Conditions at 3Z1 may differ.

METAR · PATE

Observed 03:56Z

PATE 140356Z AUTO 01011KT SCT060 BKN080 07/01 A2961 RMK AO2 SLPNO T00670011 PWINO $
Wind
010° @ 11 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-173 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
NOME
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
OME (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS OME
NOMELC 443-22911-800-478-8400
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 11 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3Z1 · 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
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Higher gravel terrain and a ridge are located on the east side of runway 12/30 and are difficult to see from the air.Show FAA
  • Runway 12/30 is not maintained; a visual inspection is recommended prior to landing.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA
  • 30Terrain is 24 feet higher than runway 30 threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 12/30The runway is very rough with loose rocks up to 14 inches in diameter on the runway surface. Brush up to 3 feet high is growing on the runway.Show FAA
  • 12/30Numerous small rock piles 24 inches in diameter by 12 inches high are obscured by 18 inches of grass on the runway landing surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 3Z1

Answer card
ICAO
3Z1
Name
FEATHER RIVER
Location
FEATHER RIVER, ALASKA
Elevation
325 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,325 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
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 11 kt
Favored runway now

Feather River Airport (3Z1) sits in Feather River, Alaska at 325 ft MSL. This is a non-towered field with CTAF 122.9. No runways are listed in the data block. The published remarks describe runway 12/30 as unmaintained and very rough. The field is old. It was established prior to 1959.

There are no published ILS approaches. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern judgment for light piston aircraft. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you go. The remarks also call out terrain 24 feet higher than the runway 30 threshold. Higher gravel terrain and a ridge sit on the east side of runway 12/30. They are difficult to see from the air.

The runway surface has more than one hazard to watch for. The published remarks mention small rock piles hidden by grass, loose rocks up to 14 inches in diameter and brush up to 3 feet high on the runway. The controlling obstruction at runway 12 exceeds a 45 degree slope. This is not a casual strip. Do a careful preflight. Get current local knowledge. Inspect the surface before any landing attempt. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call on CTAF for current field status before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Is runway 12/30 at 3Z1 maintained for normal use?
No. The published remarks say runway 12/30 is not maintained. A visual inspection is recommended before any landing.
What hazards are published for the runway at Feather River (3Z1)?
The remarks call out rough surface conditions, loose rocks up to 14 inches, brush up to 3 feet high, hidden rock piles and terrain higher than the runway 30 threshold. The east side also has higher gravel terrain and a ridge that are hard to see from the air.
Does 3Z1 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3Z1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 3Z1?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for 3Z1. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local traffic awareness before entering the pattern.
Is Feather River Airport towered?
No. 3Z1 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at 3Z1?
Field elevation is 325 ft MSL.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Feather River?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 3Z1?
Treat it as a rough, unimproved strip with limited published support. The runway surface and surrounding terrain call for a careful overflight. Use a current surface check and conservative go or no-go planning.

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