GNU Goodnews Airport | Goodnews, Alaska

Before you fly into GNU

Conditions

IFR

IFR only · VFR stays grounded

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,018.1'

MSL · field 18.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF GNU

GNU does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAPM (PLATINUM) · 9.9 NM away. Conditions at GNU may differ.

METAR · PAPM

Observed 07:56Z

PAPM 140756Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC005 03/03 A2960 RMK AO2 RAE21 SLP026 P0000 T00280028 TSNO

Wind: 220° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 3°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 29.60 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -1,021 ft
Ceiling: 500 ft AGL
Rules: IFR

GNU does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PADL (DILLINGHAM) · 94.7 NM away. Conditions at GNU may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 14 06:00Z–15 06:00Z

TAF PADL 140526Z 1406/1506 17007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 TEMPO 1406/1409 SCT025 BKN060 FM140900 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC015 FM141200 19005KT 2SM BR OVC007 FM141800 20005KT 5SM BR OVC015 FM142100 21005KT P6SM OVC035

BASEMVFR

14 06:00Z–14 09:00Z

Wind: 170° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,500 ft, Scattered 1,500 ft
Weather: light showers rain

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 SE
VFR sectional: KODIAK
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOSEPH LARAUX
Phone: (907) 543-2498
Address: BOX 505, BETHEL AK 99559

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

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220° · 4 kt

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RWY 24

233°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	53° / 233°	3,300 ft	GRAVEL	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	15', road, 455' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 30

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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

GNU · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

GNU · CHART_SUPP

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
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

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 using.Show FAA
Waterfowl are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Rotating beacon is activated by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 06/24 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · GNU

Answer card

ICAO: GNU
Name: GOODNEWS
Location: GOODNEWS, ALASKA
Elevation: 18.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,018.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 18°
Current flight rules: IFR
Current wind: 220° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Goodnews Airport (GNU) is in Goodnews, Alaska. The field elevation is 18.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 3,300 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower, so CTAF 122.8 is the key frequency for traffic calls and for activating the medium intensity runway lights on 06/24. The rotating beacon also comes on through CTAF use.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport has no on-field FBOs listed, so plan ahead for services before you arrive. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection is smart before you commit to landing. Waterfowl are reported in the area, which matters on approach and during rollout.

This is a low-elevation coastal Alaska strip, so weather and surface condition deserve extra attention. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before departure. If you need local service or fuel planning, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Goodnews Airport (GNU)?

GNU has one runway. It is 06/24 and it is 3,300 ft long with a gravel surface.

Does Goodnews Airport have a tower?

No. GNU is non-towered, so pilots use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and local coordination.

Is there an ILS at GNU?

No ILS approaches are published for Goodnews Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at GNU?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

How do you turn on the runway lights at Goodnews Airport?

The medium intensity runway lights on 06/24 are activated by using CTAF. The rotating beacon is also activated the same way.

Are there any runway condition concerns at GNU?

Yes. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before use. That matters on a gravel strip in Alaska.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Goodnews Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What should a pilot watch for at Goodnews Airport?

Waterfowl are reported in the vicinity of the airport. Expect wildlife awareness on approach, taxi and rollout.

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