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A79 — Chignik Lake Airport

Chignik Lake Airport

Non-ToweredChignik Lake, AK • IATA: KCQ • 50' MSL

A79 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

A79 Runways1 runway

A79 has 1 runway. The longest is 8/26 at 2,800 ft × 60 ft (gravel).

8/26No runway lights2,800 ft × 60 ftGravel

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

A79 Field Data

A79 field elevation is 50 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at A79 is 1,050 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation50 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,050 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

A79 Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — A79 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

CTAF122.8

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Frequently Asked About A79

Is A79 (Chignik Lake Airport) a towered airport?

No, A79 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

How long is the runway at A79?

A79 has 1 runway (8/26). The longest runway is 2,800 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at A79?

A79 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,050 feet MSL at a field elevation of 50 feet.

What is the elevation of A79?

A79 (Chignik Lake Airport) has a field elevation of 50 feet MSL.

Where is A79 located?

A79 (Chignik Lake Airport) is located in Chignik Lake, AK.