Chignik Lagoon

KCL · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
28 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at KCL. Nearby reporting stations: PAJC (5 NM), PAPE (32 NM), PAPH (39 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:22 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:34 AM15:34Z
Sunrise08:11 AM16:11Z
Sunset08:44 PM04:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:22 PM05:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:22 PM → 07:34 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:44 PM → 07:11 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 304°downwind 034°base 124°final 214°45° entry2204

RWY 22RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
214° mag · 233° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 90 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-DIRT
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 034°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
25 ft
Approach obstacle
Hill, 150 ft, 1,400 ft from threshold, 175 ft L of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
28 ft

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
KCL
Coordinates
56.3110, -158.5345
Elevation
28 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
KODIAK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
ENA
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Distance from city
0 S

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF SOUTHCOAST REGION
P.O. BOX 112500, JUNEAU, AK
907-465-4512
Manager
FLOYD WILSON
PO BOX 65, KING SALMON, AK
907-246-3325
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • SEABIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RY COND NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USING.
  • VEHICLE & PEDESTRIANS FREQUENTLY USE NUMEROUS ROADS AND TRAILS THAT CROSS RY.
  • SEVERAL OBSTACLES SURROUND RY.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runways

  • SEVERAL ROADS AND TRAILS CROSS RY 04/22.
  • RWY THLDS MKD WITH ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
  • SFC CONTAINS NUMEROUS LARGE ROCKS AND PUDDLES.
  • LOOSE ROCKS ON RY SFC UP TO 6 IN.

Obstructions

  • SHEER CLIFF 1400 FT FM THLD 175 FT LEFT.

Contact

  • 907-269-0760

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: A79 Chignik Lake (9 NM) · Z52 Johnsons Landing (60 NM) · PAAL Port Moller (private) (70 NM)

About KCL

Chignik Lagoon (KCL) is an airport in Chignik Lagoon, AK, at 28 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCL have a control tower?

No. Chignik Lagoon is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCL?

Chignik Lagoon has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCL?

Chignik Lagoon is in Chignik Lagoon, AK, at an elevation of 28 ft MSL. Coordinates: 56.3110, -158.5345.

More about KCL

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KCL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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