SD1

VFR

SOLDOTNA HOSPITAL

SOLDOTNA · ALASKA

Elev
99'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
VFR sectional · SD1
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Before you fly into SD1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,099'
MSL · field 99' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF SD1

SD1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASX (SOLDOTNA) · 1.6 NM away. Conditions at SD1 may differ.

METAR · PASX

Observed 19:56Z

PASX 131956Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM BKN043 OVC055 09/03 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP033 T00940028 TSNO
Wind
260° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.61 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-213 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
Address
250 HOSPITAL PLACE, SOLDOTNA AK 99669

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 8 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
SD1 · 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
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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
  • Operations over the hospital are not authorized.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · SD1

Answer card
ICAO
SD1
Name
SOLDOTNA HOSPITAL
Location
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA
Elevation
99 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,099 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
260° at 8 kt
Favored runway now

Soldotna Hospital (SD1) is in Soldotna, Alaska. Field elevation is 99 ft MSL. This is a heliport type field with no runways listed, so there is no longest runway to plan around. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.5.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before arrival. The published remarks also say operations over the hospital are not authorized. That matters here. Plan your approach and departure to stay clear of the hospital area.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. If you need local handling or any support on arrival, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current information. A weather camera is available through the FAA weather camera system, which can help with a quick look at conditions before you launch. With 24° magnetic variation, make sure you are working from current charted information for any local navigation or helicopter routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at SD1?
Field elevation at SD1 is 99 ft MSL. That is the number to use for preflight planning and performance work.
Is there a runway at Soldotna Hospital (SD1)?
No runways are listed for SD1. It is a heliport type field, so check current airport information and local procedures before arrival.
Does SD1 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for SD1. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you fly.
What is the CTAF for SD1?
CTAF is 122.5. Use that for self-announce traffic calls when operating in the area.
Is there a tower at Soldotna Hospital?
No. SD1 is non-towered, so standard self-announce procedures apply on CTAF.
Can you fly over the hospital at SD1?
No. The published remarks say operations over the hospital are not authorized. Plan your route to avoid the hospital area.
What should a first-time pilot know before arriving at SD1?
This is a heliport in Soldotna with no published runways and no published pattern altitude. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and local procedures before arrival, then keep clear of the hospital itself.
Are there any on-field FBOs at SD1?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current support options.

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