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2Z5

Chena River Seaplane Base

Fairbanks, AlaskaElevation 440 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
3,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
Traffic patternLeft
N/S
Dimensions
5,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chena River Seaplane Base is in Fairbanks, Alaska. Field elevation 440 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA2Z5
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.8329, -147.8480
Distance from city3 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt560 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL PROPERTY ALONG RIVER BANK IS PRIVATLEY OWNED. PUBLIC ACCESS TO RIVER CONSISTS OF ONE SMALL GRAVEL RAMP.
›OPERG AREA IN CHENA RIVER N & W OF FAIRBANKS INTL ARPT.
›PVT 900 FT X 50 FT GRASS STRIP ADJ RIVER.
›PUBLIC ACCESS RAMP IS AT NORTH END OF RAVENWOOD AVE. N64,49.919; W147,52.457.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗2Z5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 2Z5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 2Z5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 2Z5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 2Z5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 2Z5?
2Z5 sits at 440 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 2Z5?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.