PFCB

MVFR

CHENEGA BAY

CHENEGA · ALASKA

Elev
68.9'
Longest RWY
3,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:30Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PFCB
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,068.9'
MSL · field 68.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF PFCB

Current METAR

Observed 18:30Z

PFCB 131830Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC015 08/07 A2971 RMK AO2 T00840072
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-494 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
SEWARD
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
JNU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ROB SMITH
Address
P. O. BOX 1327, SOLDOTNA AK 99669

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU
JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 16
158°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 158° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,069 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34158° / 338°3,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1610', brush, 0' from thr, 102' R of cntrln, slope 0
3414', brush, 0' from thr, 110' 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
PFCB · 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
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Rapidly rising terrain is located in the north, east, and west quadrants.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Radio control beacon.Show FAA
  • Activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 end is marked with reflective cones and lights.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 end is marked with reflective cones and lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 16/34Shoulders and safety areas are soft when wet; water ponds in safety areas at both ends.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PFCB

Answer card
ICAO
PFCB
Name
CHENEGA BAY
Location
CHENEGA, ALASKA
Elevation
68.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,068.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Chenega Bay Airport (PFCB) sits at Chenega, Alaska. Field elevation is 68.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,000 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks matter at this field. The shoulders and safety areas can be soft when wet. Water ponds in the safety areas at both ends. Runway 16 and runway 34 both have reflective cones and lights at the ends. Medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by radio on the CTAF. A radio control beacon is also listed.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current local services before arrival. Terrain is a real factor here. Rapidly rising terrain is located in the north, east and west quadrants. That makes arrival and departure planning important, especially in marginal weather or with a heavy load. The runway heading is magnetic. Runway 16 and 34 are aligned to the published magnetic directions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Chenega Bay Airport (PFCB)?
PFCB has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,000 ft long and gravel.
Is Chenega Bay Airport towered?
No. PFCB has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway light activation.
Does PFCB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Chenega Bay Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Chenega Bay Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for PFCB. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
How do you turn on the runway lights at PFCB?
The medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated by radio on CTAF 122.9. Use the published CTAF procedure before landing at night.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Chenega Bay Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a pilot know about terrain at PFCB?
Rapidly rising terrain is located in the north, east and west quadrants. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind. This matters more if the weather is lowering or the aircraft is heavy.
Are the runway shoulders at Chenega Bay Airport usable when wet?
The published remarks say the shoulders and safety areas are soft when wet. Water also ponds in the safety areas at both ends. Stay on the prepared surface.

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