Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78AK
- Coordinates
- 61.7331, -150.5260
- Elevation
- 160 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/08
- Distance from city
- 12 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:15 AM | 12:15Z |
| Sunset | 11:52 PM | 07:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:52 AM → 03:15 AM
Plan a flight from 78AK
Runway 09/27
1,300 ft × 200 ft · Turf 09
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
27
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r277° / 18.7 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r302° / 36 NM |
| TKA · Talkeetna | VOR-DME | 116.20 | r173° / 36 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r320° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
CHARLES T SCHRICKER
BOX 838, WILLOW, AK
907-357-2041
Manager
CHARLES T SCHRICKER
BOX 838, WILLOW, AK
907-357-2041
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