NIN

VFR

NINILCHIK

NINILCHIK · ALASKA

Elev
276'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
VFR sectional · NIN
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Before you fly into NIN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,276'
MSL · field 276' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF NIN

NIN does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAHO (HOMER) · 22.8 NM away. Conditions at NIN may differ.

METAR · PAHO

Observed 21:53Z

PAHO 132153Z 25006KT 10SM FEW050 OVC070 08/01 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP037 T00830011 $
Wind
250° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-151 ft
Ceiling
7,000 ft AGL
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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
MC GRATH
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
HOM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB SMITH/SEAN PRESLEY
Address
STATE OF AK, PO BOX 1327, SOLDOTNA AK 99669

Flight service · Hours

FSS HOM
HOMER907-235-8588LC235-8588
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
250° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
NIN · 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

  • Ultralight activity is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Safety areas at both runway ends are soft.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. Visual inspection is recommended prior to use.Show FAA
  • The airport is state maintained on an irregular basis.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway edges are not marked on runway 10.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · NIN

Answer card
ICAO
NIN
Name
NINILCHIK
Location
NINILCHIK, ALASKA
Elevation
276 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,276 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
24°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Ninilchik Airport sits in Ninilchik, Alaska. Field elevation is 276 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and inspect the field before you plan a landing. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches current local practice and the current Chart Supplement. The field is state maintained on an irregular basis. That matters for surface condition and braking. Published remarks also note ultralight activity in the area. Safety areas at both runway ends are soft. Runway edges are not marked on runway 10. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before use is smart. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. For fuel or local services, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a field that needs extra caution and current local intel, especially if you are arriving in marginal weather or after any recent surface change.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Ninilchik (NIN)?
Field elevation is 276 ft MSL. Use that number when you are checking density altitude and pattern references.
Does Ninilchik Airport have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and inspect the field before planning any arrival.
Is there an ILS at NIN?
No ILS approaches are published for Ninilchik. Plan on using other current procedures only if they are published in the current FAA Chart Supplement.
What is the CTAF for Ninilchik Airport?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for local traffic calls unless current published information says otherwise.
Is Ninilchik towered?
No. There is no control tower listed for NIN, so it is a non-towered field.
What should I know about runway condition at NIN?
Runway condition is not monitored. The airport is state maintained on an irregular basis, so a careful visual inspection before use is important.
Are there any special surface or safety concerns at Ninilchik?
Yes. Published remarks say the safety areas at both runway ends are soft. Runway edges are not marked on runway 10. Ultralight activity is also reported in the area.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Ninilchik?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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