CD-3 Airstrip Private
AK20 · Nuiqsut, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunset | 12:09 AM | 08:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
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Runways
RWY 22LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 220° true
- Dimensions
- 3,500 × 170 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Gravel
Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 22
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AK20.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK20 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK20
- Coordinates
- 70.4206, -150.8867
- Elevation
- 7 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- POINT BARROW
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DEADHORSE · 118.4, 121.5, 122.2, 123.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 907-659-2401
- Activated
- 2007/01
- Distance from city
- 13 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- ARPT WI ALPINE AIRSTRIP TFC AREA; ALL SFC MOV CTLD H24 BY ALPINE AIR TFC ADZY CNTR; LNDG NA WITHOUT ALPINE PSNL PRESENT.
- 24 HR PPR BFR ARR & ARPT INFO - 907-670-4508.
Lighting
- ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - 122.8
Contact
- 907-276-1215.
Nearby airports
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About AK20
CD-3 Airstrip (AK20) is an airport in Nuiqsut, AK, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK20, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK20 have a control tower?
No. CD-3 Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AK20?
CD-3 Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK20?
CD-3 Airstrip is in Nuiqsut, AK, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 70.4206, -150.8867.
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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 AK20 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.