99Z

VFR

FINGER LAKE

PALMER · ALASKA

Elev
337'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 99Z
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Before you fly into 99Z
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,337'
MSL · field 337' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 99Z

99Z does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAAQ (WARREN "BUD" WOODS PALMER MUNI) · 5.1 NM away. Conditions at 99Z may differ.

METAR · PAAQ

Observed 18:53Z

PAAQ 131853Z 14018G25KT 10SM BKN100 11/02 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP027 T01110017 $
Wind
140° @ 18G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
335 ft
Ceiling
10,000 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
5 NM W
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STATE OF ALASKA, DNR, DMLW
Address
550 W 7TH AVE STE 900C, ANCHORAGE AK 99501-6074

Flight service · Hours

FSS PAQ
PALMER907-745-2495LC745-2495
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 18 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
99Z · 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

  • Elks Lodge dock is private. Public dock is on the northeast shore at the state recreation site. Dock mooring is not available. Heel up away from boat launch is permitted. Camping fee applies.Show FAA
  • Transient service is not available.Show FAA
  • Motor operations are not allowed from 2300 to 0800. No wake zones exist within 100 feet of shore.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 99Z

Answer card
ICAO
99Z
Name
FINGER LAKE
Location
PALMER, ALASKA
Elevation
337 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,337 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
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 18 kt
Favored runway now

Finger Lake (99Z) sits in Palmer, Alaska. Field elevation is 337 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing. It is an uncontrolled field. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that matches the current published guidance for your aircraft and operation.

This is a quiet, limited-service stop. Transient service is not available. There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need local handling or current ramp details, call the airport operator directly or contact the field on CTAF before arrival. Published remarks also note that the Elks Lodge dock is private. Public access is on the northeast shore at the state recreation site. Dock mooring is not available. Heel-up away from the boat launch is permitted. Camping fee applies.

For a first-time arrival, the big items are the lack of published runway data, no tower and no published ILS. The field elevation is modest at 337 ft MSL. The location in Alaska means you should verify current conditions, surface access and any local restrictions before you go. Motor operations are not allowed from 2300 to 0800. No wake zones exist within 100 feet of shore.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Finger Lake (99Z)?
Field elevation is 337 ft MSL. That is the published elevation for the field.
Is Finger Lake (99Z) towered?
No. The field is uncontrolled. CTAF is 122.8.
Are there any runways published at 99Z?
No runways are listed in the facts for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan an arrival.
Does Finger Lake have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 99Z. Verify current instrument options in the current FAA Chart Supplement before filing or launching IFR.
What is the pattern altitude at Finger Lake?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern guidance before flying the field.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 99Z?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
Can I get transient service at Finger Lake?
No. Published remarks say transient service is not available. Plan ahead and confirm any support needs before you go.
What local operating restrictions should I know at Finger Lake?
Published remarks say motor operations are not allowed from 2300 to 0800. They also note no wake zones within 100 feet of shore. The Elks Lodge dock is private. Use the public dock on the northeast shore at the state recreation site.

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