Additional information
| ICAO | KCL |
|---|---|
| Category | 1 |
| Level | 1 |
| Name | Chignik Lagoon |
| City | Chignik Flats |
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Altitude | 28 |
| airport_desc | Chignik Lagoon Airport is a public-use airstrip located in Chignik Flats, Alaska, United States. Situated at an elevation of 28 feet above sea level, it predominantly serves the modest and remote community of Chignik Lagoon in the Lake and Peninsula Borough. The airport facilitates a vital transportation link for residents and visitors, ensuring accessibility to and from this isolated region. With its essential role in connecting the local population to larger hubs, Chignik Lagoon Airport plays a crucial part in supporting the area's economic and social activities, including the salmon fishing industry, which is central to the community's livelihood. The airport's single runway accommodates a range of small aircraft, focusing on general aviation and air taxi services to ensure reliable transportation in harsh Alaskan conditions. |
