Gates Ranch Airport Private

28AK · Glacier View, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,875 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,175 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
26E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:32 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:21 AM12:21Z
Sunrise05:27 AM13:27Z
Sunset10:26 PM06:26Z
Evening civil twilight
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11:32 PM07:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:32 PM → 04:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:26 PM → 04:27 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 124°downwind 034°base 304°final 214°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
214° mag · 240° true
Dimensions
2,175 × 50 ft
TPA
2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 034°) on the 45° at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Approach obstacle
Trees — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 28AK — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
28AK
Coordinates
61.8089, -147.8590
Elevation
1,875 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
26E
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
1982/11
Distance from city
6 SW

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
Owner
BARRY L. GATES
34494 W PINOCHLE LN., SUTTON, AK
(407) 765-4303
Manager
BARRY L. GATES
P.O. BOX 95, SUTTON, AK
(407) 765-4303
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • AVBL FOR EMERGENCY USE; PPR FOR ALL OTHER OPNS.

Nearby airports

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About 28AK

Gates Ranch Airport (28AK) is an airport in Glacier View, AK, at 1,875 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,175 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 28AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 28AK have a control tower?

No. Gates 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 28AK?

Gates Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,175 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 28AK?

Gates Ranch Airport is in Glacier View, AK, at an elevation of 1,875 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.8089, -147.8590.

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