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PFCB/NCN METAR Chenega Bay Airport

Chenega, AlaskaElevation 72 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PAWD · 43 NM W · 46 min old
Ceiling 3,400 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PAWD
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
3,400 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 calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature 7.8C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon light rain, high near 43F, low near 36F, 83% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Light Rain 43/36 W 4 kt – 83%
Monday Mostly Sunny 46/40 W 4 kt – 8%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 47/37 N 4 kt – 1%
Wednesday Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain 43/38 NE 4 kt – 67%
Thursday Light Rain Likely 44/39 NE 9 kt – 88%
Friday Rain 45/38 S 13 kt – 88%
Saturday Light Rain Likely 42/36 S 9 kt – 68%

Source: National Weather Service (office AER). Forecast issued 2338Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for PFCB. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

16/34
Dimensions
3,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 16
RWY 34

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
72 ft MSL

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

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0214Z 6:14 PM
Sunrise
1659Z 8:59 AM
Loggable night
0258Z (6:58 PM local) → 1615Z (8:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0214Z (6:14 PM local) → 1659Z (8:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0314Z (7:14 PM local) → 1559Z (7:59 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

Chenega Bay Airport is in Chenega, Alaska. Field elevation 72 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
ManagerROB SMITH
Manager phone907-262-1187
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPFCB / NCN
SectionalSEWARD
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.0776, -147.9947
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
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

PFCB has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PAWD (43 NM W, VFR).

PAWD Seward Airport
43 NM W
VFR
PAMD Middleton Island Airport
63 NM SE
VFR
PACV Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
79 NM E
MVFR
PAVD Valdez Pioneer Field
82 NM NE
VFR
PAFR Bryant Army Airfield
86 NM NW
VFR
PAMR Merrill Field
87 NM NW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RDO CTL.
›ACTIVATE MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
›REFLECTIVE CONES & LGTS.
›REFLECTIVE CONES & LGTS.
›SHOULDERS & SAFETY AREAS SOFT WHEN WET; WATER PONDS IN SAFETY AREAS BOTH ENDS.
›RAPIDLY RISING TRRN N, E & W QUAD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PFCB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PFCB have a METAR?
Yes. PFCB is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PFCB have a TAF?
When PFCB 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 PFCB?
PFCB sits at 72 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PFCB?
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.