POOH

VFR

HOONAH

HOONAH · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
VFR sectional · POOH
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Before you fly into POOH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 POOH

POOH does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAOH (HOONAH) · 1.7 NM away. Conditions at POOH may differ.

METAR · PAOH

Observed 19:56Z

PAOH 131956Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -RA BKN033 OVC046 11/06 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE27B45 SLP087 P0000 T01110056 $
Wind
280° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.79 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-319 ft
Ceiling
3,300 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
JNU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM COUTLEE
Address
BOX 503, HOONAH AK 99829-0503

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
280° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
POOH · 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

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 for a zipline with six cables one nautical mile north of the seaplane base, from 200 to 1600 feet, uncharted and unlighted.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · POOH

Answer card
ICAO
POOH
Name
HOONAH
Location
HOONAH, 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
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Hoonah Airport sits in Hoonah, Alaska at 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the supplied facts, so plan on verifying the current landing surface and any local operating details before you go. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if that matches current local guidance for your aircraft type. The airport sits in a coastal Alaska environment, so weather and visibility can change fast. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for any updates on procedures or field status.

The published remarks call out a zipline one nautical mile north of the seaplane base. It has six cables from 200 to 1,600 ft. It is uncharted and unlighted. That is worth having in mind on arrival and departure, especially in lower light. A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera system. No on-field FBOs are listed in the supplied facts, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival or call the field on CTAF for current support details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Hoonah (POOH)?
The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, but you should still check the current weather and density altitude picture before launch.
Is there a tower at Hoonah Airport?
No tower is listed in the supplied facts. Use CTAF 122.7 and follow the current FAA Chart Supplement for any local traffic procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at POOH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if current local guidance supports that.
Are there any ILS approaches at Hoonah?
No ILS approaches are published in the supplied facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before planning IFR.
What runway does Hoonah Airport have?
No runways are listed in the supplied facts. Verify the current landing surface and any seaplane or local operating details with the airport operator before arrival.
What is the CTAF at Hoonah?
CTAF is 122.7. Monitor it early on arrival so you can sort out traffic and local activity before entering the area.
Is there anything hazardous near Hoonah Airport?
Yes. A zipline with six cables is published one nautical mile north of the seaplane base. It runs from 200 ft to 1,600 ft. It is uncharted and unlighted.
Which FBOs are on the field at Hoonah?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the supplied facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current support details.

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