Z25

VFR

TRIPOD

ALEKNAGIK · ALASKA

Elev
225'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
VFR sectional · Z25
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Before you fly into Z25
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,225'
MSL · field 225' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Z25

Z25 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PADL (DILLINGHAM) · 13.2 NM away. Conditions at Z25 may differ.

METAR · PADL

Observed 04:56Z

PADL 140456Z 18009KT 10SM BKN033 OVC042 06/03 A2957
Wind
180° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-367 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
2 NM SE
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
DLG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS DLG
DILLINGHAM907-842-5275LC842-5275
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 9 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Z25 · 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
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Runways are not maintained; recommend prior inspection before use.Show FAA
  • Runway 18/36 has 7 foot trees growing in the center of the runway midfield. The runway is unusable for fixed-wing aircraft.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 has forest across the entire approach up to zero feet of the threshold.Show FAA
  • There are no runway markings on either runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 has forest with 32 foot trees zero feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36There is forest across the entire approach zero feet from the threshold of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 11There is forest with trees up to 32 feet within 160 feet from the threshold of runway 11.Show FAA
  • 18There is a 1,444 foot Marsh Mountain top 1.7 miles from the threshold of runway 18.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 18/36The runway surface is very uneven and occasionally very soft.Show FAA
  • 11/29Runway 11/29 is very rough and overgrown with brush and trees.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is unusable, only 10 feet wide with 6 to 12 foot trees encroaching and rocks up to 10 inches on the surface. The runway is used as an all-terrain vehicle camping site.Show FAA
  • 11/29The runway surface of 11/29 consists of a narrow all-terrain vehicle trail and undulating tundra which slopes downhill towards north.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Z25

Answer card
ICAO
Z25
Name
TRIPOD
Location
ALEKNAGIK, ALASKA
Elevation
225 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,225 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
VFR
Current wind
180° at 9 kt
Favored runway now

TRIPOD is in Aleknagik, Alaska. Field elevation is 225 ft MSL. This is not a normal paved strip. No runways are listed in the facts. The published remarks say the surfaces are not maintained. Several runway areas are described as unusable for fixed-wing use. One area is very rough, overgrown and crossed by trees. Another has forest right at the threshold and heavy tree encroachment. The field also has no tower. CTAF is 122.9.

There are no ILS approaches published. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a pattern or a night arrival. The remarks also call out very uneven and sometimes soft surfaces. They also mention rocks and trees on the runway areas. Runway 18/36 is described as unusable and used as an ATV camping site. Runway 11/29 is a narrow ATV trail over tundra that slopes downhill to the north. Runway 36 has forest across the entire approach. Runway 18 has Marsh Mountain nearby. There are no on-field FBOs listed.

For a first-time pilot, the big takeaway is simple. Treat this as a field that needs very careful verification before any attempt. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator directly before you go. If you need current local guidance, call the field on CTAF or speak with the operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Is Z25 usable for fixed-wing aircraft?
The published remarks say runway 18/36 is unusable for fixed-wing aircraft. The other runway areas are also described as rough, overgrown, or blocked by trees. Verify current conditions with the airport operator before planning any landing.
What is the field elevation at TRIPOD (Z25)?
Field elevation is 225 ft MSL.
Does Z25 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Z25. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Z25?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Is TRIPOD towered?
No. Z25 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runways are listed at Z25?
No runways are listed in the facts block. The published remarks still reference runway areas 11/29 and 18/36. They are described as rough, overgrown, or unusable. Verify with the airport operator before any arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Z25?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current local support.
What hazards should a pilot expect at Z25?
Expect very uneven and sometimes soft surfaces. Expect trees near the runway areas. The remarks also mention rocks up to 10 inches, no runway markings and Marsh Mountain near runway 18.

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