C T S Private
78AK · Willow, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:46 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 07:02 AM | 15:02Z |
| Sunrise | 07:46 AM | 15:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 04:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:46 PM | 04:46Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° true
- Dimensions
- 1,300 × 200 ft
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 27
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft, 0 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,300 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BGQ 112.50 · TKA 116.20 · EDF 113.40 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r283° / 19.1 NM |
| TKA · Talkeetna | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r181° / 36 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r308° / 36.3 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r316° / 37.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78AK — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78AK
- Coordinates
- 61.7349, -150.5375
- Elevation
- 160 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 2004/08
- Distance from city
- 12 W
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
Nearby airports
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About 78AK
C T S (78AK) is an airport in Willow, AK, at 160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78AK have a control tower?
No. C T S is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 78AK?
C T S has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78AK?
C T S is in Willow, AK, at an elevation of 160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.7349, -150.5375.
More about 78AK
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 78AK 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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