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85AK · Big Lake, AK · 150 ft elevation · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85AK
- Coordinates
- 61.5092, -149.9086
- Elevation
- 150 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2007/04
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 04:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 11:46 PM | 07:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:46 AM → 03:16 AM
Plan a flight from 85AK
Runway 09U/27U
3,400 ft × 200 ft · Water 09U
- Heading
- n/a
27U
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r130° / 4 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r324° / 15.8 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r357° / 23.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
MIKE GRAVES
P.O. BOX 520815, BIG LAKE, AK
907-841-1977
Manager
MIKE GRAVES
P.O. BOX 520815, BIG LAKE, AK
907-841-1977
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL ACFT COMPLY WITH THE TRAFFIC PATTERN BOUDARY IN THE MAP PRVDD.
- ALL OPS MUST USE CTAF.
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