KCL

MVFR

CHIGNIK LAGOON

CHIGNIK LAGOON · ALASKA

Elev
27.7'
Longest RWY
2,200'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:09Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCL
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,027.7'
MSL · field 27.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KCL

KCL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAJC (CHIGNIK) · 5.4 NM away. Conditions at KCL may differ.

METAR · PAJC

Observed 06:09Z

PAJC 140609Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM -RA BKN015 OVC031 04/01 A2964 RMK AO2 P0001
Wind
240° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-938 ft
Ceiling
1,500 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 S
VFR sectional
KODIAK
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° · 4 kt
RWY 22
214°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 214° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,028 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored34° / 214°2,200 ftGRVL-DIRT22 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0420', trees, 175' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 8
22150', hill, 1400' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 9

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
KCL · 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

  • Vehicles and pedestrians frequently use numerous roads and trails that cross the runway.Show FAA
  • Seabirds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored; visual inspection is recommended prior to using.Show FAA
  • Several obstacles surround the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Several roads and trails cross runway 04/22.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runway thresholds are marked with orange reflective cones.Show FAA
  • 22There is a sheer cliff 1400 feet from the threshold 175 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERAirport contact phone number is 907-269-0760.Show FAA
  • 04/22The surface contains numerous large rocks and puddles.Show FAA
  • 04/22Loose rocks up to 6 inches are on the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCL

Answer card
ICAO
KCL
Name
CHIGNIK LAGOON
Location
CHIGNIK LAGOON, ALASKA
Elevation
27.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,027.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Chignik Lagoon Airport sits in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska. Field elevation is 27.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 2,200 ft long and surfaced with gravel and dirt. 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 for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,028 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. The runway environment deserves a close look before landing. Roads and trails cross the runway. Loose rocks up to 6 inches are reported on the surface. Large rocks and puddles are also noted. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea.

There is a sheer cliff about 1,400 ft from the threshold, 175 ft left of centerline. Seabirds are also reported in the area. Thresholds on runway 04 are marked with orange reflective cones. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need services. The airport contact phone number is 907-269-0760. Weather camera coverage is available online for a current look at conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Chignik Lagoon Airport like?
KCL has one runway, 04/22. It is 2,200 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Is there a tower at KCL?
No. Chignik Lagoon Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KCL?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. That is about 1,028 ft MSL with the listed field elevation.
Does KCL have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Chignik Lagoon Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What should I watch for on the runway at Chignik Lagoon?
Published remarks say roads and trails cross the runway. Loose rocks up to 6 inches are reported, along with large rocks and puddles. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before landing is smart.
Are there obstacles near the runway at KCL?
Yes. Published remarks mention several obstacles around the runway. There is also a sheer cliff about 1,400 ft from the threshold, 175 ft left of centerline.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCL?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.8 for current service availability.
Is there a way to check conditions before flying into KCL?
Yes. Published remarks note a weather camera is available online. The runway condition is not monitored, so a current visual check is important before use.

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