68A Wrangell Airport | Wrangell, Alaska

Before you fly into 68A

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,000'

MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 68A

68A does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWG (WRANGELL) · 1.1 NM away. Conditions at 68A may differ.

METAR · PAWG

Observed 01:56Z

PAWG 140156Z 11005KT 10SM -RA FEW024 OVC040 10/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 P0002 T01000083 $

Wind: 110° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 10°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -488 ft
Ceiling: 4,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

68A does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAWG (WRANGELL) · 1.1 NM away. Conditions at 68A may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 14 00:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PAWG 132350Z 1400/1424 11004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN050 PROB30 1400/1406 5SM -RA BR BKN020 OVC030 FM140600 15003KT 6SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM141500 17005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC040 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 1406/1415

BASEVFR

14 00:00Z–14 06:00Z

Wind: 110° at 4 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 ft, Scattered 3,000 ft
Weather: light showers rain

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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 S
VFR sectional: JUNEAU
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: WRG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GREG MEISSNER HARBOR MASTER
Phone: 907-874-3736
Address: BOX 531, WRANGELL AK 99929

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT: SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 5 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

68A · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

68A · 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: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: 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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$8.80

PAPG·Temsco Helicopters·27.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.50

PAPG·Temsco Helicopters·27.5 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$8.80atPAPGTemsco Helicopters27.5 nm
Jet A$7.50atPAPGTemsco Helicopters27.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The harbor is exposed to west wind causing waves. It is recommended not to leave a plane tied to the face of the float unattended.Show FAA
Be alert for heavy boat traffic in the harbor. Do not land in the harbor.Show FAA
Prior to landing in the harbor, contact the harbor master at (907) 874-3736.Show FAA
Boats are tied to the SPB float ramp.Show FAA
There is a flashing light at the end of the breakwater.Show FAA
A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLAvgas is available across the harbor at (907) 874-2388.Show FAA

Other notes

Service is available at the airport.Show FAA
Service is available at the airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 68A

Answer card

ICAO: 68A
Name: WRANGELL
Location: WRANGELL, ALASKA
Elevation: 0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,000 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: 27°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: –

Wrangell Airport sits in Wrangell, Alaska at field elevation 0 ft MSL. This field has no runways listed in the provided data. No tower is published. CTAF is 122.6. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so confirm the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

This is a coastal harbor environment, so expect water and boat traffic to matter as much as the airport itself. The published remarks say the harbor is exposed to west wind, which can build waves. Do not land in the harbor. Heavy boat traffic is a known issue. A flashing light is reported at the end of the breakwater. Boats are tied to the SPB float ramp, so watch your spacing and taxi plan near the waterfront.

Service is available at the airport. Avgas is available across the harbor by phone at (907) 874-2388. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. If you need current fuel, tie-down, or ramp details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival. A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera system, which can help with a quick look at local conditions before launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Wrangell (68A)?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

Does Wrangell Airport have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 68A. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.

Is Wrangell a towered airport?

No tower is published for 68A. Use CTAF 122.6 and make standard position reports.

What is the field elevation at Wrangell Airport?

Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That helps for performance planning, but you should still account for local wind and coastal weather.

Are there any runways at Wrangell (68A)?

No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current airport layout in the FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing.

Is 100LL available at Wrangell?

Yes. The published remarks say avgas is available across the harbor at (907) 874-2388. Call ahead to confirm current service.

What should pilots know about the harbor at Wrangell?

The harbor is exposed to west wind, which can make waves. Heavy boat traffic is also called out in the remarks, so do not land in the harbor and coordinate carefully near the float area.

Which FBOs are on the field at Wrangell?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.6 for current service details.

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