Hillside Airstrip Private
7AK0 · Susitna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 11:27 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:47 AM | 12:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 13:48Z |
| Sunset | 10:27 PM | 06:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 11:27 PM | 07:27Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 1LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 010° true
- Dimensions
- 928 ft
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf/Gravel
Enter the left downwind (heading 190°) 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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 928 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 7AK0 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 7AK0 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BGQ 112.50 · TED 113.15 · EDF 113.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r233° / 19.6 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r296° / 26.1 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r283° / 27.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7AK0 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7AK0
- Coordinates
- 61.4663, -150.6179
- Elevation
- 253 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 2025/10
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 7AK0
Hillside Airstrip (7AK0) is an airport in Susitna, AK, at 253 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 928 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7AK0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7AK0 have a control tower?
No. Hillside Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 7AK0?
Hillside Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 928 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7AK0?
Hillside Airstrip is in Susitna, AK, at an elevation of 253 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.4663, -150.6179.
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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 7AK0 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.