Z78

VFR

CHIGNIK BAY

CHIGNIK · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:56Z
VFR sectional · Z78
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Before you fly into Z78
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
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 Z78

Z78 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAJC (CHIGNIK) · 1.3 NM away. Conditions at Z78 may differ.

METAR · PAJC

Observed 08:56Z

PAJC 140856Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW041 OVC055 03/M01 A2968 RMK AO2 RAE09B30E49 SLP054 P0000 60001 T00331011 400890033 51013
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / -1°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-1,142 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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 NE
VFR sectional
KODIAK
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

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
000° · 5 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Z78 · 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
  • Tie-down
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

  • The lake adjacent to Chignik runway is often used as a seaplane base with a beach at the south end of the lake.Show FAA
  • The beach is used for aircraft pull-up.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · Z78

Answer card
ICAO
Z78
Name
CHIGNIK BAY
Location
CHIGNIK, 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
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now

Chignik Bay (Z78) sits in Chignik, Alaska at sea level on the coast. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. There are no published runways in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. No tower is listed. CTAF is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if the current Chart Supplement or local guidance supports that for your aircraft and arrival. Magnetic variation is 19°.

The published remarks matter here. The lake next to the runway area is often used as a seaplane base. The beach at the south end of the lake is used for aircraft pull-up. That makes this a place to brief your surface choice before arrival. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current local handling details. With no published runway data in the facts block, verify surface condition. Verify usable landing area. Verify any local traffic flow before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Z78 Chignik Bay?
Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. That puts this at sea level, so local wind and surface conditions matter more than elevation on the day of flight.
Does Z78 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts block. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and contact the airport operator before planning a landing.
Is there an ILS at Chignik Bay (Z78)?
No ILS approaches are published for Z78. If you need instrument guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest published procedures.
What is the CTAF at Z78?
CTAF is 122.8. Use that for local traffic calls and to ask about current surface use before arrival.
Is Z78 towered?
No tower is listed for Z78. Plan for self-announced traffic on CTAF and verify local traffic pattern details before entering the area.
What should a pilot know about the lake and beach near Chignik Bay?
The lake next to the runway area is often used as a seaplane base. The beach at the south end of the lake is used for aircraft pull-up, so brief the surface and traffic picture before you arrive.
Are there any on-field FBOs at Z78?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current local support options.
What is the pattern altitude at Z78?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement or local guidance before flight.

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