Golden North Airfield Private
15AK · Cantwell, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:31 PM
| Event | Local (AKST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 07:45 AM | 16:45Z |
| Sunrise | 08:37 AM | 17:37Z |
| Sunset | 04:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:31 PM | 02:31Z |
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 200° true
- Dimensions
- 2,095 × 40 ft
- TPA
- 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- GRAVEL
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 020°) on the 45° at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 20
- Markings
- none
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,095 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15AK — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15AK
- Coordinates
- 63.3706, -148.8503
- Elevation
- 2,250 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 1971/09
- Distance from city
- 3 E
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- NO WINTER RWY MAINT.
Runways
- 8 FT EMBANKMENT AT THR.
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About 15AK
Golden North Airfield (15AK) is an airport in Cantwell, AK, at 2,250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,095 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 15AK have a control tower?
No. Golden North Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 15AK?
Golden North Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,095 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 15AK?
Golden North Airfield is in Cantwell, AK, at an elevation of 2,250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 63.3706, -148.8503.
More about 15AK
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 15AK in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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