CHP

VFR

CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS

CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS · ALASKA

Elev
870.2'
Longest RWY
3,669'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into CHP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,870.2'
MSL · field 870.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +4 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF CHP

CHP does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFYU (FORT YUKON) · 67.0 NM away. Conditions at CHP may differ.

METAR · PFYU

Observed 15:56Z

PFYU 131556Z 05009G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2980
Wind
050° @ 9G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
0°C / -6°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-572 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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 E
VFR sectional
DAWSON
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON LUDINGTON
Address
2301 PEGER RD, FAIRBANKS AK 99709

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 9 kt
RWY 09
083°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 083° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,870 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored83° / 263°3,669 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095', brush, 0' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 0
277', brush, 0' from thr, 80' 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
CHP · 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
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Possible summer retardant aircraft operations occur.Show FAA
  • Runway maintenance and snow removal are not available. Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27The first 1000 feet of runway 27 is unusable; the surface has heaves and 10-foot brush on the runway.Show FAA
  • 09There is rising terrain southeast of runway 09.Show FAA
  • 27There is rising terrain southwest of runway 27.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · CHP

Answer card
ICAO
CHP
Name
CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS
Location
CIRCLE HOT SPRINGS, ALASKA
Elevation
870.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,870.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,669 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
30°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Circle Hot Springs Airport sits in Circle Hot Springs, Alaska. Field elevation is 870.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,669 ft long and surfaced with gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,870 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. Published remarks matter here. The first 1,000 ft of runway 27 is unusable because of heaves and brush. There is rising terrain southeast of runway 09. There is also rising terrain southwest of runway 27. Runway maintenance and snow removal are not available. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended. Summer retardant aircraft operations may also occur.

For current special use airspace information, use the published phone numbers in the Chart Supplement before departure. This is a remote Alaska strip with gravel surface, terrain nearby and no published precision approach support. Preflight planning should be conservative, especially if you are arriving with marginal weather or a heavier load.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP)?
CHP has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,669 ft long and gravel. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at CHP?
No. Circle Hot Springs Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Does CHP have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for CHP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at CHP?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,870 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What runway condition issues should I know about at CHP?
The first 1,000 ft of runway 27 is unusable because of heaves and 10-foot brush on the runway. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Is there terrain near the runway at CHP?
Yes. There is rising terrain southeast of runway 09. There is also rising terrain southwest of runway 27. Plan your approach and departure with that in mind.
Are there any FBOs on the field at CHP?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current local services.
Where can I get special use airspace information for CHP?
The published remarks say special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723. Check that before departure if your route could be affected.

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