Chignik Lake Airport (KCQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Chignik Lake Airport (IATA: KCQ · ICAO: A79) is a small airport serving Chignik Lake, United States. It lies at 56.2550° N, 158.7750° W, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chignik Lake Airport
Chignik Lake Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Chignik Lake in United States. It is identified by the IATA code KCQ and the ICAO code A79. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chignik Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 853 m (2800 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: gravel. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chignik Lagoon Airport (KCL) about 16 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 853 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chignik Lake Airport
Where is Chignik Lake Airport located?
Chignik Lake Airport is located in Chignik Lake, United States. Its coordinates are 56.2550° N, 158.7750° W.
What is the airport code for Chignik Lake Airport?
Chignik Lake Airport has an IATA code of KCQ and an ICAO code of A79.
How long is the runway at Chignik Lake Airport?
Chignik Lake Airport's longest runway is about 853 m (2800 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Chignik Lake Airport have?
Chignik Lake Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with gravel surfacing.
Is Chignik Lake Airport a major airport?
Chignik Lake Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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