9Z3

VFR

KODIAK/LILLY LAKE

KODIAK · ALASKA

Elev
130'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
VFR sectional · 9Z3
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Before you fly into 9Z3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,130'
MSL · field 130' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 9Z3

9Z3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PADQ (KODIAK) · 4.8 NM away. Conditions at 9Z3 may differ.

METAR · PADQ

Observed 03:53Z

PADQ 270353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2985
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
368 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK KOZAK
Address
CITY OF KODIAK, 2410 MILL BAY RD, KODIAK AK 99615

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

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Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9Z3 · 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
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

  • ALERT: PSBL CONFLICTING TFC WITH NE OPS & LAKE OPS.
  • LAKE DOCKS, RAMPS & PROPERTY PVT - AMGR.
  • NUMEROUS UNLIT OBSTNS INVOF.
  • ARPT CLSD AT NIGHT.
  • ARPT CLSD HI/LOW WING EXCP 49 FT & UNDER.
  • KODIAK WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
  • STEEL POSTS & ELECTRIC PANEL OBSTNS WI 100 FT N END OF LAKE NEAR CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • NOT RQRD UNDER FAR 157.
  • FLOAT BASIN ONLY
  • TFC ADZY: KODIAK ATCT - 119.8.
  • WIND SOCK LCTD AT KODIAK MUNI.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 9Z3

Answer card
ICAO
9Z3
Name
KODIAK/LILLY LAKE
Location
KODIAK, ALASKA
Elevation
130 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,130 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
22°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Kodiak/Lilly Lake sits in Kodiak, Alaska at 130 ft MSL. This is a float basin only airport. No runways are listed, so plan for water operations only. The field is in Class C airspace per the supplied facts. No control tower is listed. Traffic advisory traffic uses CTAF 119.8. UNICOM is 122.8.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches your aircraft and the current operating picture. There are no ILS approaches published. The published remarks matter here. The airport is closed at night. It is also closed to high and low wing aircraft except those 49 feet and under. There are numerous unlit obstructions in the area. Steel posts and an electric panel sit within 100 feet of the north end of the lake near the centerline. Lake docks, ramps and property are private. The wind sock is at Kodiak Municipal, not at this field.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services. Expect conflicting traffic risk from northeast operations. Expect conflicting traffic risk from lake operations. The Kodiak weather camera is available from the FAA weather camera system. That can help with a quick look before launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 9Z3?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. If you are planning a circuit, verify the current Chart Supplement and use the published traffic picture before you go.
Is 9Z3 open at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed at night.
Can high wing or low wing aircraft use Kodiak/Lilly Lake?
The published remarks say the airport is closed to high and low wing aircraft except those 49 feet and under. Verify the current Chart Supplement and confirm with the airport operator before planning a flight.
What frequencies should I use at 9Z3?
CTAF is 119.8. UNICOM is 122.8. The remarks also say traffic advisory frequency is Kodiak Air Traffic Control on 119.8.
Are there any ILS approaches at 9Z3?
No ILS approaches are published for 9Z3. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated procedure information before departure.
Is 9Z3 a towered airport?
No control tower is listed in the facts. Use CTAF and monitor local traffic closely. The remarks warn about conflicting northeast operations and lake operations.
What hazards should I watch for at Kodiak/Lilly Lake?
The facts call out numerous unlit obstructions. They also mention steel posts and an electric panel within 100 feet of the north end of the lake near the centerline. Treat the area as a close-in water operation.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 9Z3?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.

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