A69

MVFR

TANIS MESA

YAKUTAT · ALASKA

Elev
183'
Longest RWY
1,900'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into A69
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,183'
MSL · field 183' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF A69

A69 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAYA (YAKUTAT) · 38.5 NM away. Conditions at A69 may differ.

METAR · PAYA

Observed 06:53Z

PAYA 150653Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT016 OVC030 07/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00670050 TSNO $
Wind
050° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-659 ft
Ceiling
3,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
42 NM E
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
YAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEE BENSON
Address
USFS YAKUTAT RANGER DISTRICT, BOX 327, YAKUTAT AK 99689

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 4 kt
RWY 30
302°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 302° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,183 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored122° / 302°1,900 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1223', tree, 0' from thr, 67' R of cntrln, slope 0
308', brush, 0' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
A69 · 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
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

  • Mountains are located 1 mile north; there is a 500-foot hill 750 feet south.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30There are 3-foot borrow pits along the runway edges.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 12The threshold of runway 12 is marked with yellow pipes.Show FAA
  • 30The threshold of runway 30 is marked with yellow pipes.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • There is one set of buried tires.Show FAA
  • 12/30The runway surface consists of 3 to 6 inches of turf grass.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A69

Answer card
ICAO
A69
Name
TANIS MESA
Location
YAKUTAT, ALASKA
Elevation
183 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,183 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 1,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
050° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Tanis Mesa is in Yakutat, Alaska. Field elevation is 183 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30 and the longest runway is 1,900 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway surface is turf grass that runs 3 to 6 inches deep. Thresholds on both ends are marked with yellow pipes. There are also 3-foot borrow pits along the runway edges. Stay centered and watch your rollout and taxi path closely.

Terrain matters here. Mountains are 1 mile north. There is a 500-foot hill 750 feet south. That makes low-level maneuvering and departure planning worth a close look, especially in marginal weather or with a heavy load. The airport was established before 1959. No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current services.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Tanis Mesa (A69)?
A69 has one runway, 12/30. It is 1,900 ft long and the surface is turf grass.
Is there a tower at Tanis Mesa Airport?
No. Tanis Mesa is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does A69 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for A69. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Tanis Mesa?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying in.
What should I know about the runway surface at A69?
Runway 12/30 is turf grass with 3 to 6 inches of surface depth. The thresholds are marked with yellow pipes, so plan for a soft-field style landing and takeoff.
Are there terrain hazards near Tanis Mesa airport?
Yes. Mountains are 1 mile north. There is also a 500-foot hill 750 feet south. That makes climb performance and departure direction worth planning carefully.
Are there any FBOs on the field at A69?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What frequency do pilots use at Tanis Mesa?
CTAF is 122.9. Use it for position reports and traffic calls since there is no control tower.

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A69 Tanis Mesa Airport