Icy Cape Afs Private

2AK8 · Icy Cape, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
48 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,200 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
21E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 2AK8. Nearby reporting stations: PPIZ (40 NM), PAWI (44 NM), PAWT (45 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 10:13 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:08 AM15:08Z
Sunrise08:12 AM16:12Z
Sunset09:10 PM05:10Z
Evening civil twilight
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10:13 PM06:13Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
10:13 PM → 07:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:10 PM → 07:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 150°downwind 060°base 330°final 240°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
240° mag · 261° true
Dimensions
3,200 × 75 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL

Enter the left downwind (heading 060°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Markings
none

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

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 2AK8.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2AK8 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2AK8
Coordinates
70.2925, -161.9033
Elevation
48 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
21E
Sectional chart
CAPE LISBURNE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
FAIRBANKS · 121.5, 122.2, 124.1, 132.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
907-474-0788
Distance from city
0 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US GOVT USN ONR ARS
ARCTIC RESEARCH SITE, POINT BARROW, AK
Manager
ARCTIC RESEARCH LAB
POINT BARROW, AK
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Runways

  • RWY 06 FIRST 1200 FT WASHED & RUTTED.

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About 2AK8

Icy Cape Afs (2AK8) is an airport in Icy Cape, AK, at 48 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2AK8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2AK8 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 2AK8?

Icy Cape Afs has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2AK8?

Icy Cape Afs is in Icy Cape, AK, at an elevation of 48 ft MSL. Coordinates: 70.2925, -161.9033.

More about 2AK8

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 2AK8 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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