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Z78 · KBW

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base

Chignik, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,000 ft

NE/SW
Dimensions
10,000 x 4,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY NE
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW
Traffic patternLeft
E/W
Dimensions
6,000 x 4,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
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 Bay Seaplane Base is in Chignik, Alaska. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKBW
SectionalKODIAK
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates56.2956, -158.4010
Distance from city1 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.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›BEACH USED FOR ACFT PULL-UP.
›LAKE ADJACENT TO CHIGNIK RWY IS OFTEN USED AS A SEAPLANE BASE, WITH A BEACH AT THE SOUTH END OF THE LAKE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗Z78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Z78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Z78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Z78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Z78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Z78?
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.