BQV

VFR

BARTLETT COVE

BARTLETT COVE · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
VFR sectional · BQV
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Before you fly into BQV
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 BQV

BQV does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGS (GUSTAVUS) · 5.9 NM away. Conditions at BQV may differ.

METAR · PAGS

Observed 18:56Z

PAGS 131856Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM -RA FEW032 OVC040 09/06 A2978 RMK AO2 RAB35 SLP084 P0000 T00890056 $
Wind
170° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-546 ft
Ceiling
4,000 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
0 NM NW
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
JNU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SUPERINTENDANT OF GLACIER BAY
Address
P.O. BOX 140, GUSTAVUS AK 99826

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
BQV · 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

  • From May 1 to September 16, there is a 3-hour docking limit. From September 17 to April 30, there is a 10-day docking limit.Show FAA
  • The seaplane float is exposed to westerly seas.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The wind indicator is located on the ferry terminal.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · BQV

Answer card
ICAO
BQV
Name
BARTLETT COVE
Location
BARTLETT COVE, 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
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Bartlett Cove (BQV) sits in Bartlett Cove, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so this is not a runway airport briefing. CTAF is 122.5. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that fits your aircraft and the current local traffic picture. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks matter here. From May 1 to September 16, docking is limited to 3 hours. From September 17 to April 30, the limit is 10 days. The wind indicator is on the ferry terminal. The seaplane float is exposed to westerly seas. A weather camera is available online for a quick look before departure.

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 status. For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan around are the water environment, the docking limits and the exposed float area when winds are out of the west. Verify current local procedures before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at BQV Bartlett Cove?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local traffic picture before you arrive.
Does Bartlett Cove have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for BQV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information before flight.
Is Bartlett Cove towered or uncontrolled?
There is no control tower at BQV. Use CTAF 122.5 and make your position reports as appropriate.
What is the field elevation at Bartlett Cove?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That matters for your local altimetry and pattern planning.
Are there runways at Bartlett Cove?
No runways are listed in the facts for BQV. Plan this as a non-runway field and verify current access details with the airport operator.
What docking limits apply at Bartlett Cove?
From May 1 to September 16, the docking limit is 3 hours. From September 17 to April 30, the limit is 10 days.
Where is the wind indicator at Bartlett Cove?
The wind indicator is located on the ferry terminal. Use that for a quick local wind check on arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Bartlett Cove?
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.

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