Busch Creek Airport Private

AA09 · Talkeetna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,984 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,100 ft 6/24
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:40 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:12 AM12:12Z
Sunrise05:22 AM13:22Z
Sunset10:31 PM06:31Z
Evening civil twilight
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11:40 PM07:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:40 PM → 04:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:31 PM → 04:22 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 330°downwind 240°base 150°final 060°45° entry624

RWY 6LEFT traffic

Heading
060° true
Dimensions
2,100 × 30 ft
TPA
5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
GVL

Enter the left downwind (heading 240°) 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).

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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
62.4776, -147.7760
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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About AA09

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

Where is AA09?

Busch Creek Airport is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 3,984 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.4776, -147.7760.

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