Swift Creek Airport Private

AK31 · Mccarthy, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,225 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 16/34
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 11:08 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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04:07 AM12:07Z
Sunrise05:10 AM13:10Z
Sunset10:04 PM06:04Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 35 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Approach obstacle
Trees, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold

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 AK31.

Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AK31
Coordinates
61.4112, -143.0010
Elevation
1,225 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
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
907-283-7211
Activated
2000/02
Distance from city
3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STEPHEN EDWARDS
7362 WEST PARKS HIGHWAY PMB 528, WASILLA, AK
907-521-0178
Manager
STEPHEN EDWARDS
7362 WEST PARKS HIGHWAY PMB 528, WASILLA, AK
907-521-0178
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Runways

  • CREEK & DITCHES CLOSE TO RWY; 1/2 MI S.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 0AK8 Fireweed Airport (private) (1 NM) · 0AK5 Young Creek Airport (private) (8 NM) · 4AK3 Long Lake Airport (private) (9 NM) · MYK May Creek Airport (10 NM) · AK0 Jakes Bar Airport (12 NM)

About AK31

Swift Creek Airport (AK31) is an airport in Mccarthy, AK, at 1,225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AK31 have a control tower?

No. Swift 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 AK31?

Swift Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AK31?

Swift Creek Airport is in Mccarthy, AK, at an elevation of 1,225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.4112, -143.0010.

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