5Z9

MVFR

LAKE BROOKS

KATMAI NATIONAL PARK · ALASKA

Elev
36'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:54Z
VFR sectional · 5Z9
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Before you fly into 5Z9
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,036'
MSL · field 36' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5Z9

5Z9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKN (KING SALMON) · 28.2 NM away. Conditions at 5Z9 may differ.

METAR · PAKN

Observed 03:54Z

PAKN 140354Z VRB03KT 10SM -RA BKN010 A2956
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.56 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
Ceiling
1,000 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PUBLIC PARK SUPT.
Address
PO BOX 7, KING SALMON AK 99613

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5Z9 · 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
No
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

  • Landing and takeoffs or taxiing within 50 yards of bears is prohibited.Show FAA
  • Aircraft must maintain 1000 feet above ground level in the vicinity of Brooks Camp. There is heavy bear and human concentration.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available at AKN on the river. Contact 907-246-3079 or frequency 130.10.Show FAA
  • Surface operations are limited to idle maneuvers within 200 yards of Brooks Camp beach on Naknek Lake. Step taxi operations, initiation of takeoffs, and landings within this zone are prohibited. Buoys mark a no-wake area.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is 32 miles east of King Salmon.Show FAA
  • ALL/WAYLarge white buoys 4 feet tall in the waterway are a hazard to navigation and difficult to see.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5Z9

Answer card
ICAO
5Z9
Name
LAKE BROOKS
Location
KATMAI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA
Elevation
36 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,036 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
21°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Lake Brooks (5Z9) sits in Katmai National Park, Alaska. Field elevation is 36 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Landing, takeoff, or taxi within 50 yards of bears is prohibited. Aircraft must stay 1,000 ft above ground level in the vicinity of Brooks Camp because of heavy bear and human activity. Surface operations are limited to idle maneuvers within 200 yards of Brooks Camp beach on Naknek Lake. Step taxi, takeoff initiation and landings in that zone are prohibited. Buoys mark a no-wake area. Large white buoys in the waterway are a navigation hazard and can be hard to see.

Fuel is not listed on the field. The remarks say fuel is available at AKN on the river. Contact the number in the Chart Supplement or the frequency listed there for current details before you plan the stop. The airport is 32 miles east of King Salmon. Expect a remote Alaska environment with wildlife and water operations to manage closely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Lake Brooks (5Z9)?
Field elevation is 36 ft MSL. That low elevation does not remove the need to watch terrain, wildlife and water hazards around Brooks Camp.
Is there a tower at Lake Brooks?
No. Lake Brooks is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard see-and-avoid procedures.
Does Lake Brooks have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5Z9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Lake Brooks?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern, or coordinate locally before arrival.
Are there runways at Lake Brooks?
No runways are listed in the facts for 5Z9. This is a water and surface-operations environment. Verify current landing area details before planning the flight.
What do I need to know about bears and surface operations at Lake Brooks?
The published remarks say landing, takeoff, or taxi within 50 yards of bears is prohibited. Surface operations are also limited to idle maneuvers within 200 yards of Brooks Camp beach on Naknek Lake.
Is fuel available at Lake Brooks?
No on-field FBOs are listed. The remarks say fuel is available at AKN on the river. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current fuel availability.
How far is Lake Brooks from King Salmon?
The published remarks say the airport is 32 miles east of King Salmon. That makes local weather, water conditions and wildlife activity important parts of the arrival brief.

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