Busch Creek Private

AA09 · Talkeetna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,984 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,100 ft 07/25
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at AA09. Nearby reporting stations: PASP (41 NM), PATW (64 NM), PAAQ (65 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:49 AM14:49Z
Sunrise07:35 AM15:35Z
Sunset07:52 PM03:52Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:37 PM04:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 06:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:52 PM → 06:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 160°downwind 070°base 340°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
250° true
Dimensions
2,100 × 30 ft
TPA
5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Gravel

Enter the left downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 5,000 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

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AA09.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AA09 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AA09
Coordinates
62.4775, -147.7747
Elevation
3,984 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
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
2016/07
Distance from city
66 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BUSCH CREEK MINE
2400 COLLEGE, FAIRBANKS, AK
907-229-4709
Manager
DENNIS WALKER
6341 QUIET CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-229-4709
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
  • NO RADIO AVAILABLE FOR CLOSING FLIGHT PLANS.
  • CARIBOU MAY BE INVOF RUNWAY.
  • NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
  • PILOT CABIN AVBL ON A FIRST COME BASIS. BRING OWN PROPANE IF WANTING TO USE CABIN HEATER. READ BUSCH CREEK/CABIN BRIEFING IN CABIN AND SIGN IN ON LOG.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 93AK Tyone Creek 907au Camp (private) (21 NM) · AK61 Stephan Lake Lodge (private) (34 NM) · PAAO Lake Louise (35 NM) · 3AK1 Skelton (private) (37 NM) · 28AK Gates Ranch (private) (40 NM)

About AA09

Busch Creek (AA09) is an airport in Talkeetna, AK, at 3,984 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AA09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AA09 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at AA09?

Busch Creek has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AA09?

Busch Creek is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 3,984 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.4775, -147.7747.

More about AA09

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 AA09 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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