FEATHER RIVER (3Z1)
Feather River, Alaska · Nome County · 1 miles W of city
Airport information
FAA identifier3Z1
Elevation325 ft MSL
Latitude64.83173° N
Longitude166.13152° W
Magnetic variation16E
Sectional chartNOME
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceNome
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1963/08
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
NOTAM facilityOME
AttendedUNATNDD
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,190 × 30 ft | Gravel (poor) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
- HIGHER GRAVEL TERRAIN/RIDGE E SIDE RWY 12/30; DIFFICULT TO SEE FROM AIR.
- RWY 12/30 NOT MAINTAINED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
- CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE
- TERRAIN 24 FT HIGHER THAN RWY 30 THR.
- RWY IS VERY ROUGH WITH LOOSE ROCKS UP TO 14 IN DIAMETER ON THE RWY SURFACE. BRUSH UP TO 3 FT HIGH GROWING ON THE RWY.
- NUMEROUS SMALL ROCK PILES 24 IN DIA X 12 IN HIGH OBSCURED BY 18 IN GRASS ON RWY LNDG SFC.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
