Z71

MVFR

CAPE POLE

CAPE POLE · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
VFR sectional · Z71
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Before you fly into Z71
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 Z71

Z71 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAKW (KLAWOCK) · 33.7 NM away. Conditions at Z71 may differ.

METAR · PAKW

Observed 01:53Z

PAKW 140153Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW018 BKN024 OVC030 13/08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01280078 TSNO
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-104 ft
Ceiling
2,400 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
0 NM W
VFR sectional
KETCHIKAN
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SIT

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Z71 · 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

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

  • The operating area is in Fishermans Harbor. There are rocks in the entrance and heavy seas are frequent.Show FAA
  • The beach contains large rocks and is unsafe for seaplane floats.Show FAA
  • The airport is no longer used for logging or seaplane operations. There is a line across the inlet at the float.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · Z71

Answer card
ICAO
Z71
Name
CAPE POLE
Location
CAPE POLE, 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
26°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Cape Pole Airport (Z71) is in Cape Pole, Alaska. The field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator before you plan an arrival. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard starting point unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. The operating area is in Fishermans Harbor. Rocks are in the entrance. Heavy seas are frequent. The beach has large rocks and is unsafe for seaplane floats. The airport is no longer used for logging or seaplane operations. There is also a line across the inlet at the float.

This is a coastal Alaska field with no on-field FBOs listed. Plan conservatively and verify current access, surface conditions and local operating notes before you go. If you need current field status, call the airport operator directly or use the FBO directly by phone if one is available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway situation at Z71 Cape Pole?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Verify the current airport status with the FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning any landing.
Is there a control tower at Cape Pole Airport?
No. Z71 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make sure you get the latest local operating picture before arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at Z71?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard starting point unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Cape Pole Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Z71. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What should I know about operating into Cape Pole?
The remarks say the operating area is in Fishermans Harbor. Rocks are in the entrance. Heavy seas are frequent. The beach also has large rocks and is unsafe for seaplane floats.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Z71 Cape Pole?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Is Cape Pole still used for seaplane or logging operations?
The published remarks say it is no longer used for logging or seaplane operations. They also note a line across the inlet at the float, so verify the current setup before you go.

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