KCL Chignik Lagoon Airport

Before you fly into KCL

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

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 +18 · X/W 5 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 05:56Z

PAJC 020556Z AUTO 25019G27KT 10SM FEW023 OVC065 16/12 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 24031/0523 RAE39 SLP129 P0000 60000 T01610117 10161 20150 53009

Wind: 250° @ 19G27 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 179 ft
Ceiling: 6,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

KCL does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PASD (SAND POINT) · 89.9 NM away. Conditions at KCL may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 12:00Z–11 12:00Z

TAF PASD 101120Z 1012/1112 19015KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 OVC025 TEMPO 1012/1015 19015G22KT FM102200 21015G25KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN025 FM110300 20016G24KT 4SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM110500 21012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025

BASEMVFR

10 12:00Z–10 22:00Z

Wind: 190° at 15 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 2,500 ft, Broken 1,500 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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

Airport manager

Name: FLOYD WILSON
Phone: 907-246-3325
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

250° · 19 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22

214°M

Head/Tail

+18 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

RIGHT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	34° / 214°	2,200 ft	GRVL-DIRT	22 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	—	—	2', berm, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
22	—	—	—	—	—	—	2', berm, 0' from thr, 0' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCL CHIGNIK LAGOON in CHIGNIK LAGOON, ALASKA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

KCL · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

KCL · 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

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.

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

SEABIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runway surface & condition

04/22OBSTS SURROUND RWY. PAEW ON ROADS & TRAILS XNG RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

04THR ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
22THR ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
04CTLG OBSTS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
22CTLG OBSTS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
22CLIFF 1400 FT FM THR 175 FT L.

Other notes

OWNER907-269-0760
04/226 IN ROCKS & PUDDLES.

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: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 19 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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