5BL

VFR

HOMER-BELUGA LAKE

HOMER · ALASKA

Elev
25'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:53Z
VFR sectional · 5BL
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,025'
MSL · field 25' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5BL

5BL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAHO (HOMER) · 1.4 NM away. Conditions at 5BL may differ.

METAR · PAHO

Observed 23:53Z

PAHO 272353Z 27011KT 10SM OVC050 13/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01280072 10150 20122 53011
Wind
270° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-296 ft
Ceiling
5,000 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 E
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HOM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN JONES
Address
2320 KACHEMAK DR, HOMER AK 99603

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 11 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5BL · 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
100LL

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

  • TPA 1000 FT AGL FOR FIXED WING ACFT; TPA 600 AGL & BLO FOR ROTARY ACFT.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • PUB DOCK NW CORNER OF LAKE; LOADING/UNLOADING ONLY; TSNT TIE DOWNS NA.
  • SFC COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
  • OLD PILING BESIDE PUB DOCK NEAR SHORE.
  • WATER FOWL INVOF ARPT.
  • FQT RECREATION USE.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAVBL MAY-SEP - 907-299-5494.

Other notes

  • OPS HR 0545-2145; OTR TIMES KENAI FSS.
  • NW CORNER OF LAKE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5BL

Answer card
ICAO
5BL
Name
HOMER-BELUGA LAKE
Location
HOMER, ALASKA
Elevation
25 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,025 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
24°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 11 kt
Favored runway now

Homer-Beluga Lake is in Homer, Alaska. The field elevation is 25 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this airport, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published.

The published traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL for fixed-wing aircraft. Rotary-wing traffic uses 600 ft AGL and below. That matters here because the airport is a lake environment with water traffic and recreational use. Surface condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection is recommended before use. Waterfowl are in the vicinity. The public dock is at the northwest corner of the lake for loading and unloading only. Tie downs are not available. An old piling is beside the public dock near the shore.

Operations hours are 0545 to 2145. Outside those times, contact Kenai Flight Service Station. 100LL fuel is available May through September. Contact 907-299-5494 for current availability. A weather camera is available online. First-time pilots should be ready for a non-standard lake operation, with no published runway layout and no published ILS. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 5BL Homer-Beluga Lake?
The published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL for fixed-wing aircraft. Rotary-wing traffic uses 600 ft AGL and below.
Is there a tower at Homer-Beluga Lake (5BL)?
No tower is listed for 5BL. Use CTAF 123.6 and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Does 5BL have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5BL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the field elevation at 5BL?
The field elevation is 25 ft MSL. That is low elevation, but this is still a lake environment so surface and wind checks matter.
What are the operating hours at Homer-Beluga Lake?
Published operations hours are 0545 to 2145. Outside those times, contact Kenai Flight Service Station.
Is 100LL available at 5BL?
Yes. 100LL fuel is available May through September. Contact 907-299-5494 for current availability before you go.
Is there a public dock or tie-downs at 5BL?
The public dock is at the northwest corner of the lake for loading and unloading only. Tie downs are not available.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at Homer-Beluga Lake?
There are no runways listed in the facts for this airport. Surface condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before use. Waterfowl are in the area, so plan for that on approach and on the water.

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