Airports / Alaska / NCN
Chenega Bay Airport.
Chenega, Alaska · 72 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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2 ratings
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Operators based
72
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Seward Airport (SWD).
Overview
Chenega Bay Airport (PFCB / NCN) sits in Chenega, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 72 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list NCN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Seward Airport (SWD, 43 nm), Tatitlek Airport (TEK, 61 nm), and Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV, 79 nm). The field has a single 3,000-foot unpaved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from NCN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from NCN to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
PFCB
IATA
NCN
FAA / Local
C05
Elevation
72 ft
Coordinates
60.0776° N · 147.9947° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 72 ft, NCN sits lower than 61% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,000 ft
- 15/333,000 ft × 75 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 3,000 ft
NCN's 3,000 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 43nmSWDSeward AirportSeward
- 61nmTEKTatitlek AirportTatitlek
- 79nmCDVMerle K (Mudhole) Smith AirportCordova
- 82nmVDZValdez Pioneer FieldValdez
- 87nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 88nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
Location
Open the full mapPFCB · Chenega Bay Airport · Chenega, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NCN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,173 nm | 3h 8m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,664 nm | 4h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,664 nm | 4h 16m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,762 nm | 4h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,914 nm | 4h 51m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,933 nm | 4h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,957 nm | 4h 57m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,978 nm | 5h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NCN?
- Chenega Bay Airport's longest runway is 3,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NCN?
- Chenega Bay Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,000 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to NCN?
- The closest alternate is Seward Airport (SWD), about 43 nm away, followed by Tatitlek Airport (TEK) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NCN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 8m (1,173 nm), San Francisco about 4h 16m (1,664 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 16m (1,664 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.