KXA

MVFR

KASAAN

KASAAN · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
VFR sectional · KXA
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Before you fly into KXA
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 KXA

KXA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKW (KLAWOCK) · 23.2 NM away. Conditions at KXA 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 SE
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
KTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUSTIN FITCH
Address
P.O. BOX 549, KLAWOCK AK 99925-0549

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
KXA · 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
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

  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Be alert approaching the float from the southwest to prevent the right wing from contacting boat float pilings. The float is exposed to southeast, southwest, and northwest winds. Boats may be tied to the float. The float is slippery when wet.Show FAA
  • Gulls are in the vicinity of the seaplane base and float.Show FAA
  • Swells are likely with southeast, southwest, or northwest winds.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KXA

Answer card
ICAO
KXA
Name
KASAAN
Location
KASAAN, 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

KASAAN is in KASAAN, Alaska. The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so plan on seaplane operations and verify the current setup before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits at 55.53741388, -132.39751444. Magnetic variation is 26°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before arrival. Published remarks point to a few things a first-time pilot should not miss. A weather camera is available online through FAA weather cams. The float area can be tricky from the southwest. Watch the right wing near boat float pilings. The float is exposed to southeast, southwest and northwest winds. Boats may be tied to the float. The surface can be slippery when wet. Gulls are also in the area. Swells are likely with southeast, southwest, or northwest winds.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KXA?
Pattern altitude is not published for KXA. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current FAA Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does KXA have any runways?
No runways are listed in the facts for KXA. Plan around seaplane operations and confirm the current field setup before departure.
Is there a tower at KXA?
No. KXA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard see-and-avoid procedures.
Are any ILS approaches published for KXA?
No ILS approaches are published for KXA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach options before you fly.
What should I know about the float at KXA?
Approach from the southwest with care. The right wing can contact boat float pilings. The float may be slippery when wet. Boats may also be tied to the float.
What wind conditions are a concern at KXA?
The float is exposed to southeast, southwest and northwest winds. Swells are likely with those wind directions. Plan your water landing and departure with that in mind.
Which FBOs are on the field at KXA?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Is there a weather camera for KXA?
Yes. The published remarks say a weather camera is available on the internet through FAA weather cams. It is worth checking before a water arrival.

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