South Gasline Private

AK39 · Sterling, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
381 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
25E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at AK39. Nearby reporting stations: PASX (29 NM), PANC (29 NM), PALH (30 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
07:02 AM15:02Z
Sunrise07:45 AM15:45Z
Sunset08:01 PM04:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:43 PM04:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:43 PM → 07:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 06:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 110°downwind 020°base 290°final 200°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
200° mag · 225° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 50 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Gravel
CTAF
122.5

Enter the left downwind (heading 020°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Markings
none
Approach obstacle
Trees, 200 ft from threshold — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.5

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

TED 113.15 · ENA 117.60 · EDF 113.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TED · Anchorage VOR/DME 113.15 · 78Y High r175° / 29 NM
ENA · Kenai VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X High r061° / 30.3 NM
EDF · Elmendorf TACAN 113.40 · 81X r185° / 35.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK39 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AK39
Coordinates
60.6972, -150.1799
Elevation
381 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
25E
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
1962/11
Distance from city
19 NE

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

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
Owner
ALASKA PIPELINE CO
3000 SPENARD RD, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-277-5551
Manager
ROBIN BARRY
46225 KENAI SPUR HWY, SOLDOTNA, AK
(907) 714-7514
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • LNDG NA EXC EMERG; WI NATL MOOSE RANGE. SEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE NOTICES.

Runways

  • NOT MNTND; LCTD ON PIPELINE RUNNING FM KENAI PENNINSULA TO ANCHORAGE.
  • LOOSE ROCK & ROUGH.

Nearby airports

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About AK39

South Gasline (AK39) is an airport in Sterling, AK, at 381 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AK39 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at AK39?

South Gasline has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AK39?

South Gasline is in Sterling, AK, at an elevation of 381 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.6972, -150.1799.

More about AK39

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 AK39 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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