5C5

MVFR

EL CAPITAN LODGE

CRAIG · ALASKA

Elev
14'
Longest RWY
7,205'15W/33W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5C5
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,014'
MSL · field 14' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15W
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 5C5

5C5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKW (KLAWOCK) · 23.6 NM away. Conditions at 5C5 may differ.

METAR · PAKW

Observed 01:53Z

PAKW 140153Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW018 BKN024 OVC030 13/08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01280078 TSNO
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-86 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
29 NM N
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT VAN VALIN
Address
P.O. BOX 1174, CRAIG AK 99921

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 4 kt
RWY 15W
153°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15W · 153° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,014 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15W/33WFavored153° / 333°7,205 ftWATERStandard L

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
5C5 · 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
  • Not published

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

  • Located at the fishing lodge; caution for boating activity in the vicinity of the seaplane base.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5C5

Answer card
ICAO
5C5
Name
EL CAPITAN LODGE
Location
CRAIG, ALASKA
Elevation
14 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,014 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15W/33W · 7,205 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15W

El Capitan Lodge (5C5) is in Craig, Alaska. The field elevation is 14 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 15W/33W at 7,205 ft on water, with magnetic headings of 171° and 351°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits at a fishing lodge. That matters for traffic and surface activity. Published remarks also call out boating activity near the seaplane base. Keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on confirming services with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. For a first visit, the main things to brief are the water runway, the lodge traffic and the marine traffic nearby. This is a low-elevation coastal field, so weather and water conditions can change the picture fast. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any operational notes before flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 5C5 El Capitan Lodge?
5C5 has one runway. It is 15W/33W on water and it is 7,205 ft long. The magnetic headings are 171° and 351°.
Does 5C5 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5C5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Is El Capitan Lodge towered?
No. 5C5 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 5C5?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect at 5C5?
There is one water runway, 15W/33W. The runway headings are 171° and 351° magnetic.
Are there boating hazards at El Capitan Lodge?
Yes. The published remarks say to use caution for boating activity in the vicinity of the seaplane base. Keep a good lookout on the water and on final.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5C5?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Where is 5C5 located?
5C5 is at El Capitan Lodge in Craig, Alaska. It sits at 14 ft MSL on the coast, so water and local traffic conditions matter on arrival.

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