1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
A79
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
56.255, -158.778
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
50 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
56.2555, -158.7778
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Weather Camera
Chignik Lake
South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
4 camera angles available
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 08 / 26 | 2,800 ft | 60 ft | GRAVEL | - | - | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | CHIGNIK LAKE | - | CTAF | - |
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.
Nearby airports & facilities
A79
CHIGNIK LAKE
CHIGNIK LAKE — <1 nm
KCL
Chignik Lagoon Airport
Chignik Flats — 9 nm
KCL
CHIGNIK LAGOON
CHIGNIK LAGOON — 9 nm
Z78
CHIGNIK BAY
CHIGNIK — 13 nm
Z78
Chignik Bay Seaplane Base
Chignik — 13 nm
PAJC
CHIGNIK
CHIGNIK — 14 nm
PAPE
PERRYVILLE
PERRYVILLE — 25 nm
KIB
Ivanof Bay Seaplane Base
Ivanof Bay — 32 nm
PAPH
PORT HEIDEN
PORT HEIDEN — 43 nm
Z52
Johnsons Landing Airport
Bear Lake — 51 nm
Z52
JOHNSONS LANDING
BEAR LAKE — 51 nm
PAAL
PORT MOLLER
COLD BAY — 62 nm
Nearest airports
- A79 — CHIGNIK LAKE
CHIGNIK LAKE
- KCL — Chignik Lagoon Airport
Chignik Flats
- KCL — CHIGNIK LAGOON
CHIGNIK LAGOON
- Z78 — CHIGNIK BAY
CHIGNIK
- Z78 — Chignik Bay Seaplane Base
Chignik
Alaska airports
A79 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
CHIGNIK LAKE (A79) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in CHIGNIK LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 50 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 56.2555°N, 158.7778°W.
Runways
CHIGNIK LAKE has 1 runway. The longest runway (08/26) measures 2,800 feet by 60 feet with a gravel surface.
Communications & Operations
CHIGNIK LAKE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near CHIGNIK LAKE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A79?
A79 is the ICAO identifier for CHIGNIK LAKE, a public-use airport located in CHIGNIK LAKE, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does CHIGNIK LAKE have?
CHIGNIK LAKE (A79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of A79?
The field elevation of CHIGNIK LAKE is 50 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at A79?
No fuel types are currently listed for CHIGNIK LAKE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at A79?
The longest runway at CHIGNIK LAKE is 2,800 feet long.
How do I access complete data for A79?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for CHIGNIK LAKE.
Where is CHIGNIK LAKE located?
CHIGNIK LAKE (A79) is located in CHIGNIK LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL.
Does A79 have weather cameras?
Yes, A79 has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.