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PAJC/KCG METAR Chignik Airport

Chignik, AlaskaElevation 18 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PAPE · 36 NM SW · 19 min old
Ceiling 3,000 ft, visibility 7 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PAPE
WIND
230@10
gust 14 kt
VISIBILITY
7 SM
11.3 km
CEILING
3,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 170° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature 9.4C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon sunny, high near 47F, low near 44F, 2% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Sunny 47/44 S 4 kt – 2%
Monday Mostly Sunny 49/43 SW 4 kt – 3%
Tuesday Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain 48/46 S 9 kt 17 kt 96%
Wednesday Light Rain 49/42 SW 13 kt – 96%
Thursday Light Rain 48/43 S 13 kt – 87%
Friday Light Rain 46/40 SW 17 kt – 75%
Saturday Light Rain Likely then Rain And Snow Likely 43/38 W 9 kt – 74%

Source: National Weather Service (office ALU). Forecast issued 0037Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway
NESW0220
WIND
No on-field weather data
No reporting weather station on the field, so wind components cannot be computed. See nearby stations below.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

02/20
Dimensions
2,600 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
RWY 0234°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20214°T
Traffic patternLeft

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
18 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0307Z 7:07 PM
Sunrise
1728Z 9:28 AM
Loggable night
0346Z (7:46 PM local) → 1649Z (8:49 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0307Z (7:07 PM local) → 1728Z (9:28 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0407Z (8:07 PM local) → 1628Z (8:28 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chignik Airport is in Chignik, Alaska. Field elevation 18 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
ManagerPAUL HANSEN
Manager phone907-246-3325
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCG
SectionalKODIAK
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates56.3115, -158.3730
Distance from city2 NM NE
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.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

PAJC has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PAPE (36 NM SW, MVFR).

PAPE Perryville Airport
36 NM SW
MVFR
PAPH Port Heiden Airport
40 NM N
VFR
PAPN Pilot Point Airport
81 NM N
VFR
PASD Sand Point Airport
94 NM SW
MVFR
PAOU Nelson Lagoon Airport
95 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RYS 02 & 20 MKD WITH ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
›MOUNTAINS SW OF ARPT CREATE FREQUENT SEVERE TURBULENCE.
›907-269-0760
›RY CONDITON NOT MAINTAINED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE.
›SEABIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›SEAPLANE OPERG AREA IN LAKE EAST OF ARPT.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PAJC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAJC have a METAR?
Yes. PAJC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAJC have a TAF?
When PAJC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAJC?
PAJC sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAJC?
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.
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