8K9

MVFR

MURPHYS PULLOUT

KETCHIKAN · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
VFR sectional · 8K9
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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 8K9

8K9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKT (KETCHIKAN INTL) · 2.3 NM away. Conditions at 8K9 may differ.

METAR · PAKT

Observed 03:53Z

PAKT 140353Z 14006KT 10SM SCT006 BKN010 08/08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113 HARBOR WIND 100010 T00830083 PNO $
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-766 ft
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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEX PEURA
Address
1000 ARPT TERMINAL WAY, KETCHIKAN AK 99901

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8K9 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Auto dial phone is available for Flight Service Station, Automatic Terminal Information Service, hospital, United States Coast Guard, and spill response.Show FAA
  • No public float plane parking is available.Show FAA
  • Weather cameras are available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8K9

Answer card
ICAO
8K9
Name
MURPHYS PULLOUT
Location
KETCHIKAN, 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
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Murphys Pullout (8K9) is in Ketchikan, Alaska. The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied data, so plan to verify the current landing area details before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL assumption for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a coastal Alaska setting, so weather and visibility can change fast. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local notes before departure. The published remarks also note that auto-dial phone access is available for Flight Service Station, ATIS, hospital, United States Coast Guard and spill response. No public float plane parking is available. Weather cameras are available online through FAA weather cameras.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability. With no published runway data and no ILS, this is a field where a current briefing matters before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Murphys Pullout (8K9)?
The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That makes local weather and sea-level performance planning more relevant than altitude correction.
Does 8K9 have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the supplied facts. Verify the current landing area details with the airport operator before you plan an arrival.
Is there an ILS at Murphys Pullout?
No ILS approaches are published for 8K9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flying in.
What is the pattern altitude at 8K9?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL assumption for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Murphys Pullout towered?
No. The airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.6 for local traffic calls and keep your scan active in the pattern.
Which FBOs are on the field at 8K9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Are there any published operational remarks for 8K9?
Yes. The remarks say auto-dial phone access is available for Flight Service Station, ATIS, hospital, United States Coast Guard and spill response. They also note no public float plane parking.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into Murphys Pullout?
Treat it as a field that needs a fresh preflight brief. There is no tower, no published ILS and no runway data in the supplied facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before arrival.

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