Z87

MVFR

BLINN LAKE

COLD BAY · ALASKA

Elev
50'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:53Z
VFR sectional · Z87
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Before you fly into Z87
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,050'
MSL · field 50' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF Z87

Z87 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PACD (COLD BAY) · 2.9 NM away. Conditions at Z87 may differ.

METAR · PACD

Observed 11:53Z

PACD 141153Z 18004KT 10SM -RA OVC024 01/00 A2971
Wind
180° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.71 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-1,358 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
COLD BAY
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
CDB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDB
COLD BAY907-532-24661-800-478-7250
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
Z87 · 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
100LLA
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

  • Considerable seabird activity with nests on islands.Show FAA
  • Weather and traffic advisories are available from Cold Bay Flight Service Station on frequency 123.6.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon adjacent on Cold Bay Airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available from Cold Bay Airport. No delivery is available. You must have your own truck and cans. Call 907-532-2467 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · Z87

Answer card
ICAO
Z87
Name
BLINN LAKE
Location
COLD BAY, ALASKA
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,050 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
17°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
180° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Blinn Lake (Z87) sits in Cold Bay, Alaska at 50 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so verify the landing surface and usable area before you plan a stop. The field is non-towered. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston ops, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different pattern. The field sits in a coastal area with a magnetic variation of 17°. Expect to work from current charts and local advisories rather than assumptions.

Fuel notes matter here. No on-field FBOs are listed. Published remarks say 100LL is available from Cold Bay Airport. There is no delivery. You must have your own truck and cans. Call 907-532-2467 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. before you count on fuel. The remarks also note considerable seabird activity with nests on islands. That is worth factoring into your arrival and taxi planning. Weather and traffic advisories are available from Cold Bay Flight Service Station on 123.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Z87 Blinn Lake?
The field elevation is 50 ft MSL. Use current charts for any local elevation or surface details before arrival.
Is there a runway at Blinn Lake Z87?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Verify the landing area with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Z87?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Z87 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Z87. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other published procedures.
Is Blinn Lake towered?
No. Z87 is non-towered. CTAF is 123.6.
Which fuel is available for Z87?
Published remarks say 100LL is available from Cold Bay Airport. There is no delivery, so call ahead at 907-532-2467 before planning on fuel.
Are there any operational cautions at Blinn Lake?
Yes. Published remarks call out considerable seabird activity with nests on islands. Plan for wildlife on or near the movement area and use extra caution on arrival and departure.
Where do pilots get weather and traffic advisories for Z87?
The published remarks say Cold Bay Flight Service Station provides weather and traffic advisories on 123.6. Use that frequency for local updates.

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