Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9A3 / CHU
- Coordinates
- 61.5791, -159.2160
- Elevation
- 244 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:52 AM | 12:52Z |
| Sunset | 12:25 AM | 08:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 9A3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
3,401 ft × 60 ft · GRVL-E- Heading
- 106° true
- Heading
- 286° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 3,401 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 9A3.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9A3. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 9A3.
Nearby airports
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About 9A3
Chuathbaluk Airport (9A3 · CHU) is an airport in Chuathbaluk, AK, at 244 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,401 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9A3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 9A3?
Chuathbaluk Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,401 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9A3?
Chuathbaluk Airport is in Chuathbaluk, AK, at an elevation of 244 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5791, -159.2160.
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