4Z7

VFR

HYDER

HYDER · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:00Z
VFR sectional · 4Z7
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Before you fly into 4Z7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 4Z7

4Z7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CZST (STEWART) · 2.0 NM away. Conditions at 4Z7 may differ.

METAR · CZST

Observed 01:00Z

CZST 100100Z 20008KT 170V230 15SM FEW050 SCT065TCU SCT090 BKN240 21/09 A2971 RMK SC1TCU2AC1CI2 LAST STFD OBS/NEXT 101300Z/ SLP063 DENSITY ALT 1000FT
Wind
200° @ 8 kt
Visibility
15 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
980 ft
Ceiling
24,000 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 SE
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE BELL
Address
P.O. BOX 112506, JUNEAU AK 99811-2506

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 8 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4Z7 · 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
Yes
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

  • OPNS IN PORTLAND CANAL.
  • BOATS MAY BE TIED TO SPB FLOAT/RAMP.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • BE ALERT: DURING LOW TIDE, SHALLOW MILKY GLACIAL WATER COVERS OBSTRUCTIONS EAST OF FLOAT.
  • CAUTION ADVISED WITH TIDES BELOW 0 FT. MAY CAUSE INSUFFICIENT WATER DEPTHS AND PREVENT USE OF THIS FACILITY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4Z7

Answer card
ICAO
4Z7
Name
HYDER
Location
HYDER, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 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
200° at 8 kt
Favored runway now

HYDER (4Z7) sits in Hyder, Alaska at 0 ft MSL. This is a seaplane base rather than a runway airport. No runways are listed, so the longest runway is not published. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The published remarks matter here. Operations occur in Portland Canal. Caution is advised with tides below 0 feet because water depth can become too shallow for use of the facility. Boats may be tied to the seaplane base float and ramp. Be alert at low tide. Shallow milky glacial water can hide obstructions east of the float. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details before arrival. A weather camera is available online through FAA weather cameras. For a first-time arrival, tide state and water depth are the big items to verify before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4Z7 Hyder?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Is 4Z7 a runway airport or a seaplane base?
This field is a seaplane base. No runways are listed in the facts, so there is no published runway length or runway number to plan around.
Does HYDER have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 4Z7. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before departure.
What CTAF does HYDER use?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that frequency for local traffic calls. Use it to coordinate with other aircraft on the water.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 4Z7?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability before you go.
What should I watch for on arrival at Hyder?
Tides are the main issue. The remarks say low water below 0 feet can make the facility unusable. Shallow milky glacial water east of the float can hide obstructions.
Can boats tie up at the HYDER seaplane base?
Yes. The published remarks say boats may be tied to the seaplane base float and ramp.
Where can I check current weather for 4Z7?
A weather camera is available online through FAA weather cameras. Use that plus the current Chart Supplement before you launch.

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