CHIGNIK LAKE (A79)
Chignik Lake, Alaska · Lake And Peninsula County · 0 miles WSW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierA79
Elevation50 ft MSL
Latitude56.25546° N
Longitude158.77783° W
Magnetic variation19E
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft0
Annual enplanements216
Planned development (2025–29)$6,365,400
Sectional chartCOLD BAY
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceKenai
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1974/09
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityENA
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerFloyd Wilson
Manager phone907-246-3325
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,800 × 60 ft | Gravel (poor) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
Airport remarks
- RY SAFETY AREAS ROUGH, RUTTED, AND UNEVEN.
- RY COND NOT MONITORED - RCMD VISUAL INSPN PRIOR TO USE.
- HILL S OF RY 08/26 150 FT HIGH; RUNS PARALLEL TO RY.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- RY SLOPES DOWN TOWARD THE WEST.
- BRUSH UP TO 15 FT ALONG ENTIRE RY LENGTH.
- RUTTED AND UNEVEN SURFACE WITH NO CROWN ENTIRE LENGTH. LOOSE ROCKS UP TO 4" ON SURFACE.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
