Flying W Ranch Airport Private

04AA · Soldotna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
250 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,300 ft 16/34
Runways
2

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:29 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:48 AM12:48Z
Sunrise05:48 AM13:48Z
Sunset10:30 PM06:30Z
Evening civil twilight
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11:29 PM07:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:29 PM → 04:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:30 PM → 04:48 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 320°downwind 230°base 140°final 050°45° entry5162334

RWY 5LEFT traffic

Heading
050° true
Dimensions
825 × 68 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.5

Enter the left downwind (heading 230°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.5

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ENA 117.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ENA · Kenai VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X High r094° / 12.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04AA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
04AA
Coordinates
60.5358, -150.8114
Elevation
250 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
2017/09
Distance from city
9 ENE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN PHILLIP WHITTEMORE
PO BOX 803, STERLING, AK
907-953-6824
Manager
JOHN PHILLIP WHITTEMORE
PO BOX 803, STERLING, AK
907-953-6824
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • RY 23 RIGHT TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR APPROACHES, KEEPING ALL TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH OF THE ARPT.
  • RY 34 RIGHT TRAFFIC PATTERN APPROACH FROM THE NORTH.
  • OPNS DEPARTING RY 16 OR ARRIVING RY 34 MUST ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS TO SCOOTER'S TRAFFIC ON LCL UNICOM FREQ.

Nearby airports

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About 04AA

Flying W Ranch Airport (04AA) is an airport in Soldotna, AK, at 250 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04AA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 04AA have a control tower?

No. Flying W Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 04AA?

Flying W Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 04AA?

Flying W Ranch Airport is in Soldotna, AK, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.5358, -150.8114.

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