KTB

MVFR

THORNE BAY

THORNE BAY · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
VFR sectional · KTB
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Before you fly into KTB
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KTB

KTB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKW (KLAWOCK) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at KTB may differ.

METAR · PAKW

Observed 03:53Z

PAKW 140353Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC015 11/07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP099 T01110072 TSNO
Wind
180° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-356 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 NW
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SIMON DOYLE, HARBOR MASTER
Address
PO BOX 19110, PO BOX 19110, THORNE BAY AK 99919-0110

Flight service · Hours

FSS KTN
KETCHIKAN907-225-9481LC225-9481
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
KTB · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • Be alert sea otters also use the Seaplane Base ramp and tie-down area.Show FAA
  • Operating area in Thorne Bay.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTB

Answer card
ICAO
KTB
Name
THORNE BAY
Location
THORNE BAY, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 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
26°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
180° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

Thorne Bay Airport sits in Thorne Bay, Alaska. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning a landing. This field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard reference until you verify the current local procedure.

The published remarks matter here. Sea otters also use the seaplane base ramp and tie-down area, so keep a close watch on the water and ramp environment. The remarks also note the operating area in Thorne Bay. With no on-field FBOs listed, contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current service status. Magnetic variation is 26°, so confirm any local navigation references against current charts. This is a low-elevation coastal Alaska field. Plan with weather, water operations and local traffic in mind before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTB Thorne Bay?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That matters for your altimeter setup and for judging local traffic flow near the water.
Does KTB have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before you plan an arrival.
Is there an ILS at Thorne Bay (KTB)?
No ILS approaches are published for KTB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
What is the CTAF at KTB?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for self-announced traffic calls when operating in the area.
Is Thorne Bay Airport towered?
No. KTB has no control tower. Traffic coordination is on CTAF and through standard see-and-avoid procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at KTB?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard reference until you verify the current local procedure.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KTB?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should pilots watch for at Thorne Bay?
The published remarks say sea otters also use the seaplane base ramp and tie-down area. Keep a sharp lookout on the ramp and in the water operating area.

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