78K

MVFR

YES BAY LODGE

YES BAY · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:53Z
VFR sectional · 78K
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Before you fly into 78K
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 78K

78K does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKT (KETCHIKAN INTL) · 33.9 NM away. Conditions at 78K may differ.

METAR · PAKT

Observed 02:53Z

PAKT 140253Z 13008KT 9SM SCT010 OVC015 09/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113 HARBOR WIND 11007KT 6//// T00890083 50003 PNO $
Wind
110° @ 7 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-646 ft
Ceiling
1,500 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 N
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN HACK
Address
P.O. BOX 8660, KETCHIKAN AK 99901

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • SUMMER · DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
78K · 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
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

  • Summer operations; boats are tied at the float.Show FAA
  • Caution, logs and debris are in the water; reef and islands are in the middle of the inlet.Show FAA
  • Stream current affects taxiing.Show FAA

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Key facts · 78K

Answer card
ICAO
78K
Name
YES BAY LODGE
Location
YES BAY, 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
26°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
110° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Yes Bay Lodge Airport (78K) sits in Yes Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed for this field, so plan on checking the current FAA Chart Supplement and working the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.9.

This is a float operation, not a conventional runway airport. The published remarks say summer operations are the norm. Boats are tied at the float. The inlet has logs and debris in the water. Reef and islands sit in the middle of the inlet. Stream current affects taxiing, so expect water handling to matter as much as your approach. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the working pattern at 1,000 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify services, fuel availability and any local operating notes before arrival. This is the kind of place where a quick call ahead can save you from a bad surprise on the water.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 78K Yes Bay Lodge Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. With field elevation at 0 ft MSL, that is 1,000 ft MSL.
Does 78K have any runways?
No runways are listed for 78K. This is a float operation, so verify current water landing and taxi conditions before arrival.
Is there an ILS at Yes Bay Lodge Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 78K. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the CTAF for 78K?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for local traffic calls and coordinate closely with anyone on the water.
What should a pilot watch for when taxiing at Yes Bay Lodge?
The published remarks warn about stream current affecting taxiing. Logs and debris are also in the water. Reef and islands sit in the middle of the inlet.
Is 78K a towered airport?
No. The control tower status is no, so self-announce on CTAF 122.9 and verify local procedures before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 78K?
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.
What is the field elevation at 78K Yes Bay Lodge Airport?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That helps with pattern planning, but the water environment and current are the bigger operational issues here.

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