Z78 — Chignik Bay Seaplane Base, AK | FlightKit

Non-ToweredChignik, AK • IATA: KBW

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Z78 Runways2 runways

Z78 has 2 runways. The longest is NE/SW at 10,000 ft × 4,000 ft (water).

NE/SWNo runway lights10,000 ft × 4,000 ftWater

E/WNo runway lights6,000 ft × 4,000 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

Airports Near Z78within 50 nm

AJCChignik AirportChignik, AK · 2,600' runway1.3 nmNE KCLChignik Lagoon AirportChignik Flats, AK · 2,200' runway4.5 nmWNW A79Chignik Lake AirportChignik Lake, AK · 2,800' runway13 nmW US-6263Scottys Island AirstripPort Heiden, AK · 15' MSL26 nmN PEVPerryville AirportPerryville, AK · 3,300' runway35 nmSW PTHPort Heiden AirportPort Heiden, AK · 5,000' runway40 nmN US-2902Ivanof Bay AirportIvanof Bay, AK43 nmWSW KIBIvanof Bay Seaplane BaseIvanof Bay, AK · 10,000' runway44 nmWSW

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Frequently Asked About Z78

Is Z78 (Chignik Bay Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, Z78 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at Z78?

Z78 has 2 runways (NE/SW, E/W). The longest runway is 10,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at Z78?

Runway NE/SW is the longest at Z78 — 10,000 ft × 4,000 ft, water.

Where is Z78 located?

Z78 (Chignik Bay Seaplane Base) is located in Chignik, AK.