A79 · KCQ
Chignik Lake Airport
Chignik Lake, AlaskaElevation 50 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
08/26
RWY 08101°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26281°T
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
Chignik Lake Airport is in Chignik Lake, Alaska. Field elevation 50 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerFLOYD WILSON
Manager phone907-246-3325
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCQ
SectionalCOLD BAY
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates56.2550, -158.7750
Distance from city0 NM WSW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RUTTED AND UNEVEN SURFACE WITH NO CROWN ENTIRE LENGTH. LOOSE ROCKS UP TO 4" ON SURFACE.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›RY SAFETY AREAS ROUGH, RUTTED, AND UNEVEN.
›RY COND NOT MONITORED - RCMD VISUAL INSPN PRIOR TO USE.
›HILL S OF RY 08/26 150 FT HIGH; RUNS PARALLEL TO RY.
›RY SLOPES DOWN TOWARD THE WEST.
›BRUSH UP TO 15 FT ALONG ENTIRE RY LENGTH.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does A79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for A79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does A79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for A79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at A79?
A79 sits at 50 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for A79?
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.