A13

VFR

BOLD

ANCHORAGE · ALASKA

Elev
900'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:56Z
VFR sectional · A13
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Before you fly into A13
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,900'
MSL · field 900' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF A13

A13 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PABV (BIRCHWOOD) · 15.3 NM away. Conditions at A13 may differ.

METAR · PABV

Observed 17:56Z

PABV 131756Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM OVC100 06/03 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00610033 10067 20011 50003 $
Wind
320° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
371 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
30 NM ENE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEITH WILSON, PARK RANGER
Address
DNR, DIV OF PARKS & OUTDOOR REC, 18620 SEWARD HWY, ANCHORAGE AK 99516

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
A13 · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • Sharply rising terrain is east, south, and west quadrants.Show FAA
  • Hikers and vehicles are in the vicinity of the airstrip.Show FAA
  • Brush up to 30 inches high is on the northeast half of the runway for the full length.Show FAA
  • Landings are not allowed on the lake.Show FAA
  • The airstrip is located inside Chugach State Park.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • Trees are growing up around the windsock; the wind indicator is unreliable.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 is rutted and uneven. Trees are encroaching on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • 14/32Runway 14/32 slopes down toward the lake. Runway 14 has a gentle hump at the approach end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · A13

Answer card
ICAO
A13
Name
BOLD
Location
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,900 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
320° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

BOLD (A13) is in Anchorage, Alaska. Field elevation is 900 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan any arrival. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not listed for this field. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern information before flying in. The airstrip sits inside Chugach State Park. Sharply rising terrain is east, south and west of the field. That matters for arrival planning and escape options.

Published remarks flag several operational issues. Landings are not allowed on the lake. Hikers and vehicles are in the vicinity of the airstrip. Brush up to 30 inches high is reported on the northeast half of the runway for the full length. Runway 14/32 is rutted and uneven. Trees are encroaching on both sides. Runway 14 slopes down toward the lake. Runway 14 also has a gentle hump at the approach end. The wind indicator is unreliable because trees are growing up around the windsock. No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify current access, surface condition and any local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What should I know before landing at A13 BOLD?
This field has no listed runways in the facts block. The remarks also say the surface is rough. Brush is present. Trees are encroaching, so verify current conditions with the airport operator before any attempt.
Is there a tower at BOLD A13?
No. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9. Make sure you have the current Chart Supplement for any local procedures.
Does A13 BOLD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the field elevation at BOLD A13?
Field elevation is 900 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning because the airport is also in terrain with rising ground to the east, south and west.
What is the pattern altitude at A13 BOLD?
The facts block says pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before you fly.
Are there any on-field FBOs at BOLD A13?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Can you land on the lake at BOLD A13?
No. The published remarks say landings are not allowed on the lake. Plan only for the airstrip itself. Then verify the current surface condition before arrival.
What runway condition issues are published for A13 BOLD?
The remarks say Runway 14/32 is rutted and uneven. Brush up to 30 inches high is reported on the northeast half of the runway. Trees are encroaching on both sides.

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