Bangerter Field Private

70AK · Soldotna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
250 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,800 ft 03/21
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:30 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:48 AM12:48Z
Sunrise05:48 AM13:48Z
Sunset10:30 PM06:30Z
Evening civil twilight
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11:30 PM07:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:30 PM → 04:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:30 PM → 04:48 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 120°downwind 030°base 300°final 210°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
210° true
Dimensions
2,800 × 50 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GRVL-DIRT
CTAF
122.5

Enter the left downwind (heading 030°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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
122.5

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

Nearby navigation aids

ENA 117.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ENA · Kenai VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X High r110° / 9.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 70AK — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
70AK
Coordinates
60.5183, -150.9529
Elevation
250 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
MON-FRI 0900-1600
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
2007/05
Distance from city
3 NNE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.5 — 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
KENT BANGERTER
P.O. BOX 2737, SOLDOTNA, AK
801-558-9550
Manager
KENT BANGERTER
P.O. BOX 2327, SOLDOTNA, AK
(801) 558-9550
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • ALL OPS RQRD TO MNT CTAF.
  • RMN WI 5000 FT S OF RWY TO AVOID SOLDOTNA TFC PAT.

Runways

  • SOFT DURG SPRING.

Nearby airports

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About 70AK

Bangerter Field (70AK) is an airport in Soldotna, AK, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 70AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 70AK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 70AK?

Bangerter Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 70AK?

Bangerter Field is in Soldotna, AK, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.5183, -150.9529.

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