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Chignik Bay Seaplane Base

IATA KBWICAO Z78🇺🇸 Chignik
Coordinates
56.2956°N, 158.4010°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
10.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
21:28
Civil dusk
22:08

About 13h 47m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chignik Bay Seaplane Base

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base serving Chignik, a city in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NE / SW10,000 ft / 3,048 m4000 ftWaterUnlitOpen
E / W6,000 ft / 1,829 m4000 ftWater-eUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chignik Bay Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Chignik Bay Seaplane Base?

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base uses the IATA code KBW.

Where is Chignik Bay Seaplane Base located?

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Chignik, United States.

How many runways does Chignik Bay Seaplane Base have?

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

What time zone is Chignik Bay Seaplane Base in?

Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chignik Bay Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 10.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chignik Bay Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Chignik Bay Seaplane Base is Chignik Airport (KCG), about 1.3 nm to the ne, followed by Chignik Lagoon Airport and Chignik Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chignik Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.