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Goodnews Airport

Goodnews, AlaskaElevation 15 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,835 ft

06/24
Dimensions
3,300 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 06
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
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

Goodnews Airport is in Goodnews, Alaska. Field elevation 15 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
ManagerJOSEPH LARAUX
Manager phone(907) 543-2498
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGNU
SectionalKODIAK
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates59.1176, -161.5752
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
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

›RY COND NOT MONITORED; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USING.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›ACTVT MIRL RY 06/24 - CTAF.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF.
›WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗GNU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GNU have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for GNU. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does GNU have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for GNU. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at GNU?
GNU sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GNU?
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.