Chenega Bay

C05 · PFCB · Chenega, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
69 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
19E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:46 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:45 AM14:45Z
Sunrise07:27 AM15:27Z
Sunset08:04 PM04:04Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:46 PM04:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:46 PM → 06:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:04 PM → 06:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 068°downwind 338°base 248°final 158°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
158° mag · 177° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 338°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
64 ft
Markings
nonstandard
Approach obstacle
Brush, 10 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 102 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
69 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
129.05

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
133.6 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.4MIDDLETON ISLAND RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
PFCB / C05
Coordinates
60.0786, -147.9947
Elevation
69 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
19E
Sectional chart
SEWARD
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3P · 129.05 · ☎ 907-573-5002
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
JUNEAU · 118.7, 121.5, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JNU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-586-7380
Activated
1994/09
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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 CENTRAL REGION
PO BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
(907) 269-0783
Manager
ROB SMITH
P. O. BOX 1327, SOLDOTNA, AK
907-262-1187
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • RAPIDLY RISING TRRN N, E & W QUAD.

Runways

  • REFLECTIVE CONES & LGTS.
  • REFLECTIVE CONES & LGTS.
  • SHOULDERS & SAFETY AREAS SOFT WHEN WET; WATER PONDS IN SAFETY AREAS BOTH ENDS.

Lighting

  • RDO CTL.
  • ACTIVATE MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About PFCB

Chenega Bay (C05 · PFCB) is an airport in Chenega, AK, at 69 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PFCB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PFCB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PFCB?

Chenega Bay has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PFCB?

Chenega Bay is in Chenega, AK, at an elevation of 69 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.0786, -147.9947.

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