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2Z5SEAPLANE BASE

CHENA RIVER

FAIRBANKS, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago440 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

2Z5

Elevation

440 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

64.833, -147.848

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

440 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Traffic Pattern

560 ft MSL

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

64.8329, -147.8483

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAFA 132353Z 33003KT 10SM FEW075 BKN100 BKN200 19/M01 A2951 RMK AO2 SLP998 T01891011 10194 20128 56007 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18.9°C

Dewpoint

-1.1°C

Altimeter

999.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from PAFA (1 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 23:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 2Z5. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Ester Dome facing SouthWest
Live

Ester Dome

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

Weather camera at Eielson facing SouthWest
Live

Eielson

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

44 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
E/W3,000 ft300 ftWATER-
N/S5,000 ft300 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9CHENA RIVER

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 2Z5.

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2Z5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHENA RIVER (2Z5) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 440 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 64.8329°N, 147.8483°W.

Runways

CHENA RIVER has 2 runways. The longest runway (E/W) measures 3,000 feet by 300 feet with a water surface. Other runways include N/S (5,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

CHENA RIVER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CHENA RIVER, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at CHENA RIVER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2Z5?

2Z5 is the ICAO identifier for CHENA RIVER, a public-use airport located in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does CHENA RIVER have?

CHENA RIVER (2Z5) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 2Z5?

The field elevation of CHENA RIVER is 440 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 2Z5?

No fuel types are currently listed for CHENA RIVER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 2Z5?

The current flight category at CHENA RIVER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 2Z5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for CHENA RIVER.

How do I access complete data for 2Z5?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for CHENA RIVER.

Where is CHENA RIVER located?

CHENA RIVER (2Z5) is located in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 440 ft MSL.

Does 2Z5 have weather cameras?

2Z5 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 14, 12:43 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 11:53 PM UTC