4Z9 Jakolof Bay Airport

Before you fly into 4Z9

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,005'

MSL · field 5' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 4Z9

4Z9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASO (SELDOVIA) · 5.6 NM away. Conditions at 4Z9 may differ.

METAR · PASO

Observed 21:53Z

PASO 132153Z AUTO 19008KT BKN050 OVC070 07/03 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP036 T00720028 TSNO

Wind: 190° @ 8 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 7°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -607 ft
Ceiling: 5,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

4Z9 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAHO (HOMER) · 11.7 NM away. Conditions at 4Z9 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 13 18:00Z–14 18:00Z

TAF PAHO 131733Z 1318/1418 VRB04KT P6SM BKN060 FM132200 25008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050 FM140600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH OVC040

BASEVFR

13 18:00Z–13 22:00Z

Wind: Variable at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 6,000 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.

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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 N
VFR sectional: KODIAK
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: HOM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS HOM: HOMER907-235-8588LC235-8588
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 8 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4Z9 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4Z9 · 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
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.

Cheapest 100LL

—

Not published

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.31

PAHO·Maritime Helicopters·11.7 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$7.31atPAHOMaritime Helicopters11.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The area is subject to tidal flooding and debris, underwater at plus 18 feet tide; possible logs during high tide.Show FAA
Large areas of standing water are on the runway surface at the approach end of runway 12.Show FAA
Shrubbery and grass are growing 30 feet off centerline on the west side of the runway.Show FAA
Runway 12/30 doglegs; high terrain south of the airport; recommended left turn on runway 12 departure and right turn on runway 30 departure.Show FAA
The runway is used as an access and staging area for kayakers.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

12/30Runway 30 first 60 feet are rough and soft.Show FAA
12/30The runway narrows to 10 feet at the southeast end.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
12/30Loose rocks measuring 3 inches by 6 inches are present.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4Z9

Answer card

ICAO: 4Z9
Name: JAKOLOF BAY
Location: JAKOLOF BAY, ALASKA
Elevation: 5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,005 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: 23°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: –

Jakolof Bay Airport sits in Jakolof Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 5 ft MSL. There are no listed runways in the data provided, so verify the usable landing area and current surface condition before you go. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. The area can flood with the tide. It can go underwater at plus 18 ft tide. Logs may be present at high tide. There are also large standing water areas near the approach end of runway 12. Loose rocks are reported. Runway 30 has rough and soft first 60 ft. Shrubbery and grass grow close to the west side of the runway. The runway also doglegs. High terrain lies south of the airport.

This is not a place to treat like a normal paved strip. Plan for a careful recon, tide awareness and a conservative departure path. The published remarks recommend a left turn on runway 12 departure. They recommend a right turn on runway 30 departure. The field is used as an access and staging area for kayakers. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before arrival if you need anything current.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway situation at 4Z9 Jakolof Bay Airport?

No runways are listed in the facts provided. The published remarks still describe a runway area with runway 12/30 references. Verify the usable surface and condition in the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing.

Is Jakolof Bay Airport towered?

No. 4Z9 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What is the pattern altitude at 4Z9?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does 4Z9 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Jakolof Bay Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach data before you go.

What should I know about tides and surface conditions at Jakolof Bay?

The area is subject to tidal flooding and can be underwater at plus 18 ft tide. The remarks also mention standing water near the approach end of runway 12, loose rocks and possible logs during high tide.

Which way should I turn after departure at 4Z9?

The published remarks recommend a left turn on runway 12 departure. They recommend a right turn on runway 30 departure. High terrain is south of the airport, so brief that into your takeoff planning.

Are there any on-field FBOs at Jakolof Bay Airport?

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

What is the longest runway at 4Z9?

The longest runway is unknown in the facts provided. The airport remarks describe runway 12/30 conditions, so confirm the current usable length and surface before flight.

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