Yuknis Airport Private

23AK · Wasilla, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
340 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,100 ft 18/36
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:35 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:30 AM12:30Z
Sunrise05:34 AM13:34Z
Sunset10:31 PM06:31Z
Evening civil twilight
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11:35 PM07:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:35 PM → 04:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
1,100 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.8

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

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 10 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).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

BGQ 112.50 · EDF 113.40 · TED 113.15
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BGQ · Big Lake VORTAC 112.50 · 72X High r066° / 18.8 NM
EDF · Elmendorf TACAN 113.40 · 81X r018° / 24.2 NM
TED · Anchorage VOR/DME 113.15 · 78Y High r018° / 31.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23AK — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
23AK
Coordinates
61.5941, -149.3110
Elevation
340 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
2002/07
Distance from city
4 E

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — 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
LEN & MARTY YUKNIS
5451 EAST FREEDOM LANE, WASILLA, AK
907-376-3959
Manager
LEN & MARTY YUKNIS
5451 EAST FREEDOM LANE, WASILLA, AK
907-376-3959
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Runways

  • APCH OVR LAKE TO S ONLY.

Nearby airports

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About 23AK

Yuknis Airport (23AK) is an airport in Wasilla, AK, at 340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 23AK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 23AK?

Yuknis Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 23AK?

Yuknis Airport is in Wasilla, AK, at an elevation of 340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5941, -149.3110.

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