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

Mag var

19E

CTAF 122.8

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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 night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:30 PM

Event	Local (AKST)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	08:04 AM	17:04Z
Sunrise	08:44 AM	17:44Z
Sunset	05:50 PM	02:50Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	06:30 PM	03:30Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

06:30 PM → 08:04 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

06:50 PM → 07:44 AM

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Runways

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
Markings: nonstandard
Approach obstacle: Berm, 2 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
TDZ elevation: 28 ft

Condition: Fair.

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

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Runway	Length	Your margin
04/22	2,200 ft

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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

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Chart Supplement ↗

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.

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.
RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV

Runways

OBSTS SURROUND RWY. PAEW ON ROADS & TRAILS XNG RWY.
THR ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
THR ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
6 IN ROCKS & PUDDLES.

Obstructions

CTLG OBSTS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
CTLG OBSTS EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLOPE.
CLIFF 1400 FT FM THR 175 FT L.

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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