Z59 BETHEL Airport Guide

Before you fly into Z59

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,015'

MSL · field 15' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF Z59

Z59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PABE (BETHEL) · 2.8 NM away. Conditions at Z59 may differ.

METAR · PABE

Observed 04:53Z

PABE 140453Z 19007KT 10SM FEW048 BKN085 08/04 A2954 RMK AO2 RAE13 SLP005 P0000 T00780044

Wind: 190° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 29.54 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: -350 ft
Ceiling: 8,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Z59 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PABE (BETHEL) · 2.8 NM away. Conditions at Z59 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 14 00:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PABE 132330Z 1400/1424 06008KT P6SM OVC050 FM141400 20005KT P6SM OVC025 FM141600 17004KT P6SM OVC007 FM141800 19005KT P6SM OVC015

BASEVFR

14 00:00Z–14 14:00Z

Wind: 060° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 S
VFR sectional: MC GRATH
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

Z59 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

Z59 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: CARGO

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Not published
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$10.07

PABE·Delta Western·2.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.62

PABE·Crowley Aviation Fuels·2.8 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$10.07atPABEDelta Western2.8 nm
Jet A$7.62atPABECrowley Aviation Fuels2.8 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
The operating area is in the Kuskokwim River. The river is used by aircraft, boats, and swimmers.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LL100 low lead aviation gasoline is located at Bethel (BET) Airport. The phone number is 907-543-4001.Show FAA

Other notes

Airframe repair service is located at Bethel (BET) Airport.Show FAA
The wind indicator is located downstream at the bulk fuel storage area.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Z59

Answer card

ICAO: Z59
Name: BETHEL
Location: BETHEL, ALASKA
Elevation: 15 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,015 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: 18°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: –

Bethel Airport (Z59) sits in Bethel, Alaska near the Kuskokwim River. Field elevation is 15 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan performance or surface use. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF is 118.7. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,015 ft MSL based on the field elevation in the facts block. The published remarks show 100LL is available at Bethel Airport. Airframe repair service is also on the field. A weather camera is available online for a quick look before departure.

The airport sits in river country. The Kuskokwim River is used by aircraft, boats and swimmers. That makes local traffic awareness important on arrival and departure. The wind indicator is downstream at the bulk fuel storage area. Confirm winds with the full picture before you commit. If you need current fuel or service details, call the airport directly at the number in the Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Z59 Bethel?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,015 ft MSL at a 15 ft field elevation.

Is Bethel Airport towered or uncontrolled?

Bethel is not towered. Use CTAF 118.7 for local traffic calls and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Does Z59 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for Z59 in the facts block. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before filing or briefing the arrival.

What fuel is available at Bethel Airport?

The published remarks say 100 low lead aviation gasoline is located at Bethel Airport. For current availability, call the airport at 907-543-4001 or contact the airport operator directly.

Which FBOs are on the field at Z59?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF 118.7 for current FBO availability.

What should a first-time pilot know about flying into Bethel?

The airport sits in Bethel, Alaska near the Kuskokwim River. The river is used by aircraft, boats and swimmers, so keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on final. The field elevation is low at 15 ft MSL, but you should still verify surface and wind conditions before landing.

Is there a weather camera for Bethel Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say a weather camera is available on the internet. Use it as a preflight check, then confirm the latest conditions with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Where is the wind indicator at Z59?

The published remarks say the wind indicator is located downstream at the bulk fuel storage area. Use that with the weather camera and CTAF calls to build a better picture of the wind on arrival.

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