Airports / Alaska / WBB
Stebbins Airport.
Stebbins, Alaska · 14 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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1 rating
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Operators based
14
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
St Michael Airport (SMK), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Stebbins Airport (WBB) sits in Stebbins, Alaska, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 14 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WBB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are St Michael Airport (SMK, 5 nm), Kotlik Airport (KOT, 45 nm), and Unalakleet Airport (UNK, 45 nm). At 2,999-foot, unpaved, the runway favors turboprops and light general aviation over jet operations.
Charter pricing from WBB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Stebbins.
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Field capability
ICAO
WBB
IATA
WBB
FAA / Local
WBB
Elevation
14 ft
Coordinates
63.5160° N · 162.2780° 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 14 ft, WBB sits lower than 93% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 2,999 ft
- 05/232,999 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 2,999 ft
At 2,999 ft and unpaved, WBB is generally suited to piston and turboprop aircraft rather than jets.
- 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.
- 5nmSMKSt Michael AirportSt Michael
- 45nmKOTKotlik AirportKotlik
- 45nmUNKUnalakleet AirportUnalakleet
- 58nmSKKShaktoolik AirportShaktoolik
- 65nmGLVGolovin AirportGolovin
- 66nmELIElim AirportElim
Location
Open the full mapWBB · Stebbins Airport · Stebbins, AK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WBB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 369 nm | 1h 15m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,625 nm | 4h 11m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 2,107 nm | 5h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,112 nm | 5h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 2,211 nm | 5h 33m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,368 nm | 5h 54m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,383 nm | 5h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,401 nm | 5h 59m |
Common questions
- Can private jets use WBB?
- At 2,999 ft and unpaved, Stebbins Airport is generally suited to turboprop and piston aircraft rather than jets. Charter flyers usually depart from a nearby field with a longer runway.
- What is the longest runway at WBB?
- Stebbins Airport has one runway; the longest measures 2,999 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to WBB?
- The closest alternate is St Michael Airport (SMK), about 5 nm away, followed by Kotlik Airport (KOT) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WBB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 1h 15m (369 nm), Seattle about 4h 11m (1,625 nm), Jackson Hole about 5h 18m (2,107 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.