Dry Bay

3AK · Yakutat, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
33 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,600 ft 05/23
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3AK. Nearby reporting stations: PAYA (41 NM), PAEL (89 NM), PAHN (91 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 09:06 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:08 AM14:08Z
Sunrise07:49 AM14:49Z
Sunset08:25 PM03:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:06 PM04:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:06 PM → 07:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 06:49 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 140°downwind 050°base 320°final 230°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
230° true
Dimensions
3,600 × 170 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRAVEL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 050°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Approach obstacle
Trees, 42 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 95 ft L/R of centerline

Condition: Fair.

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
122.9

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3AK
Coordinates
59.1643, -138.4888
Elevation
33 ft MSL
Sectional chart
JUNEAU
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
JUNEAU · 118.7, 121.5, 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JNU
Attendance
UNATTNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-586-7380
Activated
2013/05
Distance from city
44 SE

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
GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK
P.O. BOX 137, YAKUTAT, AK
907-784-3295
Manager
DRY BAY DISTRICT RANGER
P.O. BOX 137, YAKUTAT, AK
907-784-3295
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE INVOF RWY.
  • COML OPRS MAY RQR AUTH & HOP PPR - 907-697-2230.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.

Runways

  • SW END BYD THR SOFT SAND.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: A57 Alsek River (2 NM) · AK76 East Alsek River (3 NM) · A69 Tanis Mesa (5 NM) · A67 Harlequin Lake (22 NM) · A68 Situk (39 NM)

About 3AK

Dry Bay (3AK) is an airport in Yakutat, AK, at 33 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3AK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3AK?

Dry Bay has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3AK?

Dry Bay is in Yakutat, AK, at an elevation of 33 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.1643, -138.4888.

More about 3AK

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 3AK 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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