Niklason Lake Estates Private
3AK2 · Palmer, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:54 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:46 AM | 14:46Z |
| Sunrise | 07:31 AM | 15:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 04:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 04:54Z |
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Runways
RWY 24RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 240° mag · 264° true
- Dimensions
- 700 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Gravel
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the right downwind (heading 060°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 24
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 150 ft, 500 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 700 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BGQ 112.50 · EDF 113.40 · TED 113.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r061° / 19.7 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r017° / 26.3 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r017° / 33.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AK2 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AK2
- Coordinates
- 61.6275, -149.2867
- Elevation
- 410 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 24E
- 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
- 1992/06
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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
Nearby airports
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About 3AK2
Niklason Lake Estates (3AK2) is an airport in Palmer, AK, at 410 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AK2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AK2 have a control tower?
No. Niklason Lake Estates is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3AK2?
Niklason Lake Estates has 1 runway; the longest is 700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AK2?
Niklason Lake Estates is in Palmer, AK, at an elevation of 410 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.6275, -149.2867.
More about 3AK2
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 3AK2 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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