5A8

VFR

ALEKNAGIK /NEW

ALEKNAGIK · ALASKA

Elev
63'
Longest RWY
2,030'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5A8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,063'
MSL · field 63' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +9 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 5A8

5A8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PADL (DILLINGHAM) · 14.7 NM away. Conditions at 5A8 may differ.

METAR · PADL

Observed 04:56Z

PADL 140456Z 18009KT 10SM BKN033 OVC042 06/03 A2957
Wind
180° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-568 ft
Ceiling
3,300 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 E
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
DLG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HARDIN
Address
BOX 250, DILLINGHAM AK 99576

Flight service · Hours

FSS DLG
DILLINGHAM907-842-5275LC842-5275
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt
RWY 15
144°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 144° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,063 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored144° / 324°2,030 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
159', tree, 0' from thr, 84' R of cntrln, slope 0
336', brush, 0' from thr, 50' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5A8 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes

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

  • Runway condition is not monitored; a visual inspection is recommended prior to use. There is no snow removal.Show FAA
  • The runway slopes down toward the departure end of runway 15.Show FAA
  • There are loose rocks on the runway.Show FAA
  • There are trees on the approach of runway 15 and power lines on the approach of runway 33.Show FAA
  • The segmented circle is overgrown and unusable.Show FAA
  • Be alert: the runway is elevated above surrounding terrain and there are no safety areas at either threshold.Show FAA
  • Be alert: float planes are landing and departing between the north and south shores on the Aleknagik in the areas of Aleknagik Lodge and Mosquito Point.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Runway 15/33 is marked with orange 3-foot cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The windsock is faded and below the tree line and may be unreliable.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5A8

Answer card
ICAO
5A8
Name
ALEKNAGIK /NEW
Location
ALEKNAGIK, ALASKA
Elevation
63 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,063 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 2,030 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

ALEKNAGIK /NEW (5A8) is in Aleknagik, Alaska. The field elevation is 63 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 2,030 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway is marked with orange 3-foot cones. The runway slopes down toward the departure end of runway 15. Loose rocks are reported on the surface. Trees affect the approach to runway 15. Power lines affect the approach to runway 33. The segmented circle is overgrown and unusable.

This is a field where a careful visual check matters. The runway is elevated above the surrounding terrain. There are no safety areas at either threshold. The windsock is faded and below the tree line, so treat wind cues with caution. Float planes also operate between the north and south shores on the Aleknagik near Aleknagik Lodge and Mosquito Point. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify current services with the airport operator or by calling the field on CTAF before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 5A8 and can a light airplane use it?
5A8 has one runway, 15/33. It is 2,030 ft long and gravel. That makes preflight performance planning important, especially with the slope, loose rocks and no published snow removal.
What is the pattern altitude at ALEKNAGIK /NEW?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 5A8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5A8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you go.
Is ALEKNAGIK /NEW towered?
No. 5A8 is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls. Listen carefully for local traffic, including floatplane activity nearby.
What runway hazards should I expect at 5A8?
Published remarks call out loose rocks, an elevated runway, no safety areas at either threshold and a runway that slopes down toward the departure end of runway 15. Trees affect the approach to runway 15. Power lines affect the approach to runway 33.
Are there floatplanes operating near ALEKNAGIK /NEW?
Yes. Published remarks say float planes are landing and departing between the north and south shores on the Aleknagik near Aleknagik Lodge and Mosquito Point. Expect mixed traffic awareness in the area.
Is the windsock reliable at 5A8?
No. The windsock is faded and below the tree line, so it may be unreliable. Use caution and verify wind with all available cues before choosing a runway.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 5A8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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