4K0 Pedro Bay Airport

Before you fly into 4K0

Conditions

LIFR

Very low · even IFR may divert

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,083.9'

MSL · field 83.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 09

H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 4K0

4K0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAIL (ILIAMNA) · 23.9 NM away. Conditions at 4K0 may differ.

METAR · PAIL

Observed 12:39Z

PAIL 111239Z 19003KT 1 3/4SM BR BKN005 04/04 A3022 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5 T00440044

Wind: 190° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 0.75 SM
Temp / Dew: 4°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 30.22 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: -1,588 ft
Ceiling: 500 ft AGL
Rules: LIFR

4K0 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAIL (ILIAMNA) · 23.9 NM away. Conditions at 4K0 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF PAIL 111125Z 1112/1212 24006KT P6SM SCT080 FM112100 18005KT P6SM BKN100

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–11 21:00Z

Wind: 240° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 8,000 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: 1 NM W
VFR sectional: KODIAK
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ILI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TREFIM ANDREW
Phone: 907-571-1261
Address: BOX 187, ILIAMNA AK 99606

Flight service · Hours

FSS ILI: ILIAMNA907-571-1240LC571-1240
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 09

089°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
09/27Favored	89° / 269°	3,002 ft	GRVL-DIRT	09 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
09	—	—	—	—	—	—	4', brush, 0' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 0
27	—	—	—	—	—	—	3', brush, 0' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 4K0 PEDRO BAY in PEDRO BAY, ALASKA, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4K0 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4K0 · 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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$10.99

PAIL·Iliamna Airport Fuel Operations·23.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.24

PAIL·Iliamna Airport Fuel Operations·23.9 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$10.99atPAILIliamna Airport Fuel Operations23.9 nm
Jet A$8.24atPAILIliamna Airport Fuel Operations23.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

STRONG WINDS CREATE SEVERE TURBULENCE & POSSIBLE WIND SHEAR AT AIRPORT.
HIGH MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN NORTH OF ARPT.
RY SOFT DURING BREAK-UP & FREEZE-UP; ALSO AFTER RAINY PERIODS.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Lighting notes

ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
ACTVT WINDSOCK LGT; MIRL RY 09/27 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

0909/27 MKD WITH REFLECTIVE CONES & THR PANELS; SOME PANELS DAMAGED.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4K0

Answer card

ICAO: 4K0
Name: PEDRO BAY
Location: PEDRO BAY, ALASKA
Elevation: 83.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,083.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 09/27 · 3,002 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 22°
Current flight rules: LIFR
Current wind: 190° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 09

Pedro Bay Airport (4K0) sits in Pedro Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 83.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,002 ft long with a gravel-dirt surface. The runway headings are 111° and 291° magnetic. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement or local traffic advisories before you arrive. The published remarks matter here. Runway 09 and 27 use reflective cones and threshold panels. Some panels are damaged. The runway can get soft during break-up, freeze-up and after rain. Strong winds can bring severe turbulence and possible wind shear. There is high mountainous terrain north of the airport.

Activated beacon, windsock lighting and medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 09/27 through the CTAF. There are no on-field FBOs listed. A first-time pilot should plan for soft-field conditions, terrain awareness and changing weather. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local operating notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Pedro Bay Airport (4K0)?

Pedro Bay has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,002 ft long. It is gravel-dirt, so plan for soft-field performance when conditions are wet or during seasonal break-up and freeze-up.

Does 4K0 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for Pedro Bay Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at Pedro Bay Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. For local traffic pattern guidance, use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before flying in.

Is Pedro Bay Airport towered?

No. Pedro Bay Airport is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and lighting activation.

What runway lighting is available at 4K0?

Runway 09/27 has medium intensity runway lights. Activated windsock lighting is also available. The beacon is activated on the CTAF.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Pedro Bay?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service options.

What should I watch for when landing at Pedro Bay Airport?

The runway can be soft during break-up, freeze-up and after rain. The published remarks also warn of strong-wind turbulence, possible wind shear and high mountainous terrain north of the airport.

What are the runway headings at 4K0?

Runway 09/27 is listed with magnetic headings of 111° and 291°. Use those published magnetic headings when planning your arrival or departure.

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