L20

VFR

COAL CREEK

YUKON CHARLEY RIVERS · ALASKA

Elev
867'
Longest RWY
3,900'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L20
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,867'
MSL · field 867' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 01
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF L20

L20 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAEG (EAGLE) · 59.6 NM away. Conditions at L20 may differ.

METAR · PAEG

Observed 09:53Z

PAEG 130953Z AUTO VRB03KT M1/4SM HZ SCT100 M01/M05 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP047 T10061050 PWINO FZRANO TSNO $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
-1°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.66 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-523 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
1 NM W
VFR sectional
DAWSON
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PARK SUPERINTENDENT
Address
PO BOX 167, EAGLE AK 99738

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 01
003°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 003° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,867 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored3° / 183°3,900 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0115', road, 0' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 0
1915', road, 0' from thr, 20' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
L20 · 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
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

  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • The runway is in a valley with rapidly rising terrain to the west and east.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
  • The runway is not maintained during winter and early spring.Show FAA
  • Caution: pavement edge is on the east edge of the runway.Show FAA
  • There are 18-inch rocks in the ramp and parking area. Parking is limited on the west side of the runway south end.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Irregular winds are possible. The runway is a dredged creek and slopes uphill to the south. There are 8-foot dredge tailings on both sides for the full length.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01The threshold is marked with cones and reflective panels.Show FAA
  • 19The threshold is marked with cones and reflective panels.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve.Show FAA
  • 01/19The runway surface is rough with 6-inch rocks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L20

Answer card
ICAO
L20
Name
COAL CREEK
Location
YUKON CHARLEY RIVERS, ALASKA
Elevation
867 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,867 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,900 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
30°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 01

Coal Creek Airport sits in Yukon Charley Rivers, Alaska. Field elevation is 867 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,900 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 01 is marked at 32.9788517599756° magnetic. Runway 19 is marked at 212.978851759976° magnetic.

This is a rough backcountry field. Published remarks say the runway is a dredged creek with 8-foot tailings on both sides for the full length. The surface is rough with 6-inch rocks. The threshold is marked with cones and reflective panels on both ends. The runway slopes uphill to the south. Irregular winds are possible. The runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before use is recommended. The runway is not maintained during winter and early spring.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan to self-brief carefully before arrival. The runway sits in a valley with rapidly rising terrain to the west and east. Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723. Check the current Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator if you need current field status before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Coal Creek (L20)?
L20 has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,900 ft long and gravel.
Is there a tower at Coal Creek Airport?
No. Coal Creek is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at L20?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Coal Creek have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for L20. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before departure.
What should I know about the runway surface at Coal Creek?
The runway is gravel and published as rough with 6-inch rocks. The remarks also say there are 8-foot dredge tailings on both sides for the full length.
Are the runway thresholds marked at Coal Creek?
Yes. Both runway ends are marked with cones and reflective panels.
Is Coal Creek Airport maintained in winter?
No. The runway is not maintained during winter and early spring. The runway condition is also unmonitored, so a visual inspection is recommended before use.
Which FBOs are on the field at Coal Creek?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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