A23

VFR

SAGINAW

SAGINAW BAY · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
VFR sectional · A23
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Before you fly into A23
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 A23

A23 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAFE (KAKE) · 9.3 NM away. Conditions at A23 may differ.

METAR · PAFE

Observed 23:56Z

PAFE 132356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT038 OVC048 11/08 A2983 RMK AO2 RAB41 SLP109 P0000 60000 T01060083 10122 20106 51004
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-368 ft
Ceiling
4,800 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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SIT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Address
SAGINAW BAY AK

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
A23 · 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

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

  • No floatplane or services exist. Rocks and shallow water are near the area of the former float.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A23

Answer card
ICAO
A23
Name
SAGINAW
Location
SAGINAW 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
27°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Saginaw (A23) sits in Saginaw Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field. Verify current landing options with the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a stop. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches current published guidance. The field is in a coastal area. Rocks and shallow water are near the area of the former float. The remarks also say no floatplane or services exist. Do not count on support on arrival.

No on-field FBOs are listed. That means fuel, tie-down help and other services should be confirmed directly with the airport operator or by phone before you go. With no tower and no published runway data in the facts, a first-time pilot should treat this as a verify-before-you-launch airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any operational notes before flying in. Also confirm the current sectional or TAC for airspace and local terrain context.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at A23 Saginaw?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning, but you should still verify current conditions before departure.
Does A23 have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the facts for A23. Verify current landing options with the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning arrival.
Is there a control tower at Saginaw (A23)?
No. A23 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announcement procedures.
Are there any ILS approaches at A23?
No ILS approaches are published for A23. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and current approach data before you fly in IFR.
What is the pattern altitude at A23?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches current published guidance.
Are there services or floatplane facilities at A23?
The published remarks say no floatplane or services exist. Plan to be self-sufficient. Confirm anything you need with the airport operator before arrival.
What hazards should a pilot watch for near A23?
Published remarks say rocks and shallow water are near the area of the former float. That is a real hazard for low-level maneuvering and any water-adjacent operations.
Which FBOs are on the field at A23?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.

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