A29

VFR

SITKA

SITKA · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:53Z
VFR sectional · A29
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Before you fly into A29
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 A29

A29 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASI (SITKA ROCKY GUTIERREZ) · 0.6 NM away. Conditions at A29 may differ.

METAR · PASI

Observed 22:53Z

PASI 132253Z 26004KT 10SM FEW010 SCT024 OVC038 10/07 A2981
Wind
260° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-464 ft
Ceiling
3,800 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 NW
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SIT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STAN ELIASAN
Address
617 KATLIAN, SITKA AK 99835

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
260° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
A29 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For local weather, call Sitka Flight Service Station at 907-966-2221.Show FAA
  • Be alert for numerous boats, seagulls, and other birds on and in the vicinity of the seaplane base.Show FAA
  • Boats may be tied to the seaplane base dock and float ramp.Show FAA
  • One stall is available for transient parking; all other stalls are leased. Contact the manager for information.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Be alert that the float is very slippery and in poor condition.Show FAA

Other notes

  • One ramp is available for transient tie-down.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A29

Answer card
ICAO
A29
Name
SITKA
Location
SITKA, 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
260° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Sitka Seaplane Base (A29) sits in Sitka, Alaska at 0 ft MSL. This is a seaplane base, so no runways are listed in the facts. CTAF is 123.6. No tower is published here. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures say otherwise.

The field has one transient parking stall. One transient tie-down ramp is also available. All other stalls are leased. Contact the manager for details before you go. The published remarks also call out boats near the dock and float ramp. Birds are a factor here too. Expect seagulls and other traffic on and near the water. The float is reported to be very slippery and in poor condition, so plan your arrival and departure with care.

This is a coastal Alaska seaplane stop with water and ramp operations, so local conditions matter. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published restrictions before flying in. For local weather, call Sitka Flight Service Station at 907-966-2221. A weather camera is also available online for a quick look before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at A29 Sitka?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does A29 Sitka have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for A29. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is A29 Sitka towered?
No tower is published for A29. Use CTAF 123.6. Make sure you are monitoring local traffic closely.
What is the field elevation at Sitka Seaplane Base?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That matters for your altimeter setting and for judging pattern altitude over the water.
Which parking is available for transient aircraft at A29?
One stall is available for transient parking. One ramp is available for transient tie-down. All other stalls are leased. Contact the manager before arrival.
What should pilots watch for at the Sitka seaplane base?
Be alert for boats tied to the dock and float ramp. The remarks also warn about numerous boats. Seagulls and other birds are in the area. The float is very slippery and in poor condition.
Is there an FBO on the field at A29 Sitka?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Where can I get local weather for Sitka before flying in?
The published remarks say to call Sitka Flight Service Station at 907-966-2221 for local weather. A weather camera is also available online for a quick look before departure.

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