KKL

MVFR

KARLUK LAKE

KARLUK LAKE · ALASKA

Elev
368'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
VFR sectional · KKL
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Before you fly into KKL
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,368'
MSL · field 368' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KKL

KKL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKH (AKHIOK) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at KKL may differ.

METAR · PAKH

Observed 03:56Z

PAKH 140356Z AUTO 13006KT OVC029 A2961 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
Wind
130° @ 6 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
2,900 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 W
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL BRADY USF&W
Address
1390 BUSKIN RIVER ROAD, KODIAK AK 99811

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
130° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KKL · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
No
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

  • North-south prevailing winds; good beaching area in front of the main building.Show FAA
  • The lake is often very still and clear, giving a deceptive idea of the actual surface.Show FAA
  • There are rocks on the beach landing area.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KKL

Answer card
ICAO
KKL
Name
KARLUK LAKE
Location
KARLUK LAKE, ALASKA
Elevation
368 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,368 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
22°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
130° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Karluk Lake Airport sits at Karluk Lake in Alaska. The field elevation is 368 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied facts. This is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard reference for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the field on CTAF for current services before you go. Published remarks say the prevailing winds are north-south. They also note a good beaching area in front of the main building. The lake can look very smooth and clear. That can hide the real surface. Rocks are present on the beach landing area. A close look on arrival matters.

For a first-time pilot, the main things here are the surface conditions and the lack of published runway data. This is a remote Alaska lake environment. Verify current conditions, landing area suitability and any local operating notes in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Karluk Lake (KKL)?
The field elevation is 368 ft MSL.
Does KKL have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the supplied facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and local conditions before planning a landing.
Is there an ILS approach at KKL?
No ILS approaches are published for KKL.
What is the CTAF for Karluk Lake Airport?
CTAF is 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KKL?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest pattern guidance before flying in.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KKL?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service information.
What should a pilot know about landing at Karluk Lake?
Published remarks say the lake can look very still and clear. That can give a deceptive picture of the surface. They also note rocks in the beach landing area, so surface scouting matters.
What are the local wind and beaching notes for KKL?
The published remarks say north-south winds are common. They also say there is a good beaching area in front of the main building.

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