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Chicken Airport

Chicken, AlaskaElevation 1,640 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

13/31
Dimensions
2,500 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 13157°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31337°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

Chicken Airport is in Chicken, Alaska. Field elevation 1,640 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
ManagerSAM JENNINGS
Manager phone907-883-5128
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACKX
SectionalDAWSON
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)NORTHWAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.0665, -141.9513
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelMOGAS
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DIP IN CNTR; UPSLOPE TO BOTH ENDS.
›THR PANELS & CONES.
›THR PANELS & CONES.
›EXP TURB DURG APCH.
›SUAIS - 125.3/126.3 (1-800-758-8723).
›SNOW REMOVAL OPS - MNT CTAF.
›CTN: FIRE CREWS & HEL DURG SUMMER.
›WATERFOWL ON & INVOF RWY IN SUMMER.
›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗CKX on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CKX have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CKX. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CKX have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CKX. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CKX?
CKX sits at 1,640 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CKX?
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.