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Z78SEAPLANE BASE

CHIGNIK BAY

CHIGNIK, Alaska

VFRUpdated 1h ago0 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

Z78

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

56.296, -158.401

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

56.2956, -158.4015

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI PAJC 140019Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM -RA SCT025 BKN034 OVC043 06/03 A2956 RMK AO2 P0001

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

210° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

6°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1001.10 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAJC (2 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-14 00:19Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at Z78. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Chignik Bay facing NorthEast
Live

Chignik Bay

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

2 NM away

Weather camera at Chignik Lagoon facing SouthEast
Live

Chignik Lagoon

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

8 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
E/W6,000 ft4000 ftWATER-
NE/SW10,000 ft4000 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8CHIGNIK BAY

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for Z78.

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Z78 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHIGNIK BAY (Z78) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in CHIGNIK, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 56.2956°N, 158.4015°W.

Runways

CHIGNIK BAY has 2 runways. The longest runway (E/W) measures 6,000 feet by 4000 feet with a water surface. Other runways include NE/SW (10,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

CHIGNIK BAY 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 CHIGNIK BAY, 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 CHIGNIK BAY 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 Z78?

Z78 is the ICAO identifier for CHIGNIK BAY, a public-use airport located in CHIGNIK, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does CHIGNIK BAY have?

CHIGNIK BAY (Z78) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of Z78?

The field elevation of CHIGNIK BAY is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at Z78?

No fuel types are currently listed for CHIGNIK BAY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at Z78?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at Z78?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for CHIGNIK BAY.

How do I access complete data for Z78?

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Where is CHIGNIK BAY located?

CHIGNIK BAY (Z78) is located in CHIGNIK, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does Z78 have weather cameras?

Z78 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 14, 12:19 AM UTC
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