UGB

MVFR

UGASHIK BAY

PILOT POINT · ALASKA

Elev
132'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:28Z
VFR sectional · UGB
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Before you fly into UGB
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,132'
MSL · field 132' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF UGB

UGB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAPN (PILOT POINT) · 10.8 NM away. Conditions at UGB may differ.

METAR · PAPN

Observed 15:28Z

PAPN 101528Z AUTO 24019KT 7SM BKN013 OVC031 A2954 RMK AO2 SNB01E15 P0000 FZRANO $
Wind
240° @ 19 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.54 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
Ceiling
1,300 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
10 NM SSW
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DISTRICT MGR, BLM-ANC
Address
6881 ABBOTT LOOP ROAD, ANCHORAGE AK 99507

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 19 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
UGB · 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
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The runway is not suitable for tricycle landing gear aircraft.Show FAA
  • Emergency use only.Show FAA
  • Brush is growing on the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · UGB

Answer card
ICAO
UGB
Name
UGASHIK BAY
Location
PILOT POINT, ALASKA
Elevation
132 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,132 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
20°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
240° at 19 kt
Favored runway now

UGASHIK BAY (UGB) sits near Pilot Point, Alaska. Field elevation is 132 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts for this field, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning any arrival. This is not a normal destination strip. Published remarks say the runway is for emergency use only. They also say the runway is not suitable for tricycle gear aircraft. Brush is growing on the runway, which is a clear sign to treat this place as unusable for routine operations.

There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so do not assume a normal traffic pattern here. If you need current operational detail, contact the airport operator directly or call the FBO directly by phone if one is added later. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts.

For a first-time pilot, the main point is simple. This field should be treated as an emergency option only. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you even think about using it. The coordinates place it in a remote part of Alaska. Weather, surface condition and usable landing area can change fast.

Frequently asked questions

Is UGB usable for normal GA arrivals?
No. The published remarks say the runway is emergency use only. Brush is growing on the runway, so verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before considering any operation.
What runway is available at UGASHIK BAY (UGB)?
No runways are listed in the facts for UGB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published surface and condition before flying there.
Does UGB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for UGB. If you need instrument detail, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information.
What is the field elevation at UGB?
The field elevation is 132 ft MSL. Use that for your preflight planning, then verify current field conditions before arrival.
Is there a control tower at UGASHIK BAY?
No. UGB is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at UGB?
Pattern altitude is not published for UGB. Do not assume a standard pattern. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Are there any FBOs on the field at UGB?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the FBO directly by phone if field services change.
What should a pilot know before using UGB?
Treat it as an emergency-only field. The published remarks also say the runway is not suitable for tricycle landing gear aircraft, so verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and current surface condition before any attempt.

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