A79

MVFR

CHIGNIK LAKE

CHIGNIK LAKE · ALASKA

Elev
50'
Longest RWY
2,800'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:43Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into A79
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,050'
MSL · field 50' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF A79

A79 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAJC (CHIGNIK) · 13.9 NM away. Conditions at A79 may differ.

METAR · PAJC

Observed 05:43Z

PAJC 140543Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM -RA SCT017 BKN027 OVC040 04/01 A2964 RMK AO2 RAB27 P0000
Wind
240° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-911 ft
Ceiling
2,700 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
0 NM WSW
VFR sectional
COLD BAY
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FLOYD WILSON
Address
PO BOX 65, KING SALMON AK 99613

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

tap a runway
240° · 6 kt
RWY 26
262°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 262° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,050 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored82° / 262°2,800 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
086', brush, 0' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 0
267', brush, 0' from thr, 95' 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
A79 · 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
  • 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

  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA
  • There is a hill south of runway 08/26 that is 150 feet high and runs parallel to the runway.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • The runway slopes down toward the west.Show FAA
  • Runway safety areas are rough, rutted, and uneven.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Brush up to 15 feet high is present along the entire runway length.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 08/26The runway surface is rutted and uneven with no crown along the entire length. Loose rocks up to 4 inches are on the surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A79

Answer card
ICAO
A79
Name
CHIGNIK LAKE
Location
CHIGNIK LAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,050 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 2,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
240° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Chignik Lake Airport sits in Chignik Lake, Alaska. The field elevation is 50 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, at 2,800 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls say otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 08/26 is gravel. The published remarks call out a runway surface that is rutted and uneven with loose rocks up to 4 inches. The runway also slopes down toward the west. A hill south of the runway runs parallel to it. Brush up to 15 feet high is present along the full length. The runway safety areas are also rough and uneven.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Plan for self-sufficiency. Check the current Chart Supplement, the airport operator, or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need services. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before use is a smart move here. A weather camera is available online for a current look at the surface and surroundings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Chignik Lake Airport (A79)?
A79 has one runway, 08/26. It is 2,800 ft long and gravel.
Is there a tower at Chignik Lake Airport?
No. Chignik Lake Airport is non-towered. Traffic is self-announced on CTAF 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at A79?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local traffic calls indicate otherwise.
Does Chignik Lake Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for A79. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach options before you go.
What runway hazards are published for A79?
The runway is reported as rutted and uneven with loose rocks up to 4 inches. Brush up to 15 feet high is present along the runway length. A hill sits south of the runway.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Chignik Lake Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at A79?
Treat it as a rough gravel strip. The runway condition is not monitored. The safety areas are rough. The runway slopes down toward the west. A visual inspection before use is recommended.
What is the magnetic heading of runway 08/26 at Chignik Lake?
Runway 08/26 is published with magnetic headings of 101° and 281°.

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