76Z

VFR

NAKEEN

NAKEEN · ALASKA

Elev
50'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
VFR sectional · 76Z
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Before you fly into 76Z
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,050'
MSL · field 50' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 76Z

76Z does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFWS (SOUTH NAKNEK NR 2) · 13.6 NM away. Conditions at 76Z may differ.

METAR · PFWS

Observed 04:56Z

PFWS 140456Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW011 SCT031 BKN040 07/04 A2960 RMK AO2 RAE05 SLP024 P0000 T00670039
Wind
200° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-501 ft
Ceiling
4,000 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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

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
200° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
76Z · 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

  • Moose, bear, and waterfowl are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway is not maintained. Visual inspection prior to use is recommended.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 04/22Runway surface is soft and muddy when wet, with 24-inch grass growing on the runway surface and 24-inch dips and humps on the southeast half of the runway near the threshold of runway 22.Show FAA
  • 04/22Runway surface is soft sand, undulating, and overgrown with brush and grass.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 76Z

Answer card
ICAO
76Z
Name
NAKEEN
Location
NAKEEN, ALASKA
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,050 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
VFR
Current wind
200° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

76Z is at Nakeen, Alaska. The field elevation is 50 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts block. No tower is published. CTAF is 122.9.

There are no ILS approaches published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL as a working assumption until you verify the current Chart Supplement. The published remarks matter here. Moose, bear and waterfowl are in the vicinity of the runway area. The runway surface on 04/22 is soft sand. It is undulating and overgrown with brush and grass. The surface can be soft and muddy when wet. The southeast half of the runway near the 22 threshold has reported dips and humps. The runway is not maintained. A visual inspection before use is recommended.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or call the field on CTAF for current local conditions before you commit to landing. This is a remote Alaska strip with soft-surface hazards and wildlife exposure. Treat it as a short-field, soft-field and condition-check airport. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 76Z Nakeen?
The field elevation is 50 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight and performance planning.
Are there any runways listed at 76Z?
No runways are listed in the current facts block. The published remarks reference runway 04/22. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you plan a landing.
Does 76Z have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 76Z. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 76Z?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL as a working assumption until you verify the current Chart Supplement.
Is 76Z towered?
No. There is no control tower published for 76Z. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway surface conditions should I expect at 76Z?
The published remarks say the runway surface is soft sand. It is undulating and overgrown with brush and grass. The surface can also be soft and muddy when wet.
Are there wildlife hazards at 76Z?
Yes. Moose, bear and waterfowl are reported in the vicinity of the runway. Plan a careful visual inspection and stay alert on approach and rollout.
Is 76Z maintained for regular use?
No. The runway is not maintained. The published remarks recommend a visual inspection before use.

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