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Chandalar Shelf Airport

Chandalar Camp, AlaskaElevation 3,222 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,529 ft

01/19
Dimensions
2,529 x 70 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
RWY 01
RWY 19

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chandalar Shelf Airport is in Chandalar Camp, Alaska. Field elevation 3,222 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJEFF RUSSELL
Manager phone907-451-2207
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5CD
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates68.0734, -149.5777
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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

›BEAR ON & INVOF RWY.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›LCTD IN MT VALLEY; HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS; EXP TURB WINDS.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›GRASS IN EDGES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5CD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5CD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5CD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5CD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5CD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5CD?
5CD sits at 3,222 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5CD?
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.