CAJ4

VFR

ANAHIM LAKE

ANAHIM LAKE

Elev
3,639'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:00Z
VFR sectional · CAJ4
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Before you fly into CAJ4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,639'
MSL · field 3,639' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF CAJ4

CAJ4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: CYBD (BELLA COOLA) · 47.4 NM away. Conditions at CAJ4 may differ.

METAR · CYBD

Observed 21:00Z

CYBD 232100Z 28014G23KT 240V300 12SM FEW230 BKN270 25/14 A2988 RMK CC1CS5 VIS LWR W HZ SLP119 DENSITY ALT 1400FT
Wind
280° @ 14G23 kt
Visibility
12 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,762 ft
Ceiling
27,000 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
1 NM S
ARTCC
ZVR · VANCOUVER
NOTAM facility
CYWL

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS YKA
KAMLOOPS FIC

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 14 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

No charts indexed for CAJ4 yet.

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100A
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

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

  • EXPECT MOD TO EXTREME TURBULENCE WHEN WINDS FROM W.
  • POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF LARGE ANIMALS WITHIN ARPT PERIMETER.
  • LTD WINTER MAINTENANCE.
  • GRVL AREA SE OF THLD RY 31 UNUSABLE.
  • EXTENSIVE FLOATPLANE ACTIVITY AT NIMPO LAKE, S OF ANAHIM LAKE NDB.
  • FOR ATTENDANCE SCHEDULE CALL 250-392-3351.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · CAJ4

Answer card
ICAO
CAJ4
Name
ANAHIM LAKE
Location
ANAHIM LAKE
Elevation
3,639 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,639 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
21°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 14 kt
Favored runway now

Anahim Lake Airport (CAJ4) is in Anahim Lake, British Columbia. The field elevation is 3,639 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before planning performance or landing distance. The airport is non-towered. UNICOM is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern entry and altitude before arrival. The published remarks matter here. The gravel area southeast of the threshold of runway 31 is unusable. There is also a note about extensive floatplane activity at Nimpo Lake south of Anahim Lake NDB. Expect moderate to extreme turbulence when winds are from the west. Large animals may be present on the airport perimeter. Limited winter maintenance is provided.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on UNICOM for current services before you go. With the elevation and the mountain-country setting, performance planning matters. Check density altitude. Check runway condition. Check current field status before departure or arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Anahim Lake (CAJ4)?
The field elevation is 3,639 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
Is there a tower at CAJ4?
No. CAJ4 is non-towered, so use standard CTAF procedures and monitor UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic information.
Does Anahim Lake have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the supplied facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Anahim Lake?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern altitude before arrival.
Are there any runways listed at CAJ4?
No runways are listed in the supplied facts. Verify the current runway layout and surface condition with the airport operator before flying in.
What should I know about turbulence at Anahim Lake?
The published remarks say to expect moderate to extreme turbulence when winds are from the west. Plan for a rough ride on arrival or departure if that wind is in play.
Is winter maintenance available at Anahim Lake Airport?
Yes, but only limited winter maintenance is provided. Check field condition with the airport operator before a winter trip.
Are there any operational hazards at CAJ4?
Yes. The remarks note an unusable gravel area southeast of runway 31 threshold, possible large animals on the perimeter and heavy floatplane activity at Nimpo Lake south of Anahim Lake NDB.

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