Tikchik Lodge Seaplane BasePrivate
AK56 · Tikchik, AK · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 09:15 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 07:37 AM | 15:37Z |
| Sunrise | 08:18 AM | 16:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 04:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 05:15Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AK56.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK56 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK56
- Coordinates
- 59.9632, -158.4772
- Elevation
- 304 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KODIAK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DILLINGHAM · 121.5, 122.3, 123.6, 125.0 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 907-842-5275
- Activated
- 1967/06
- Distance from city
- 0 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- NO FAC AVBL.
Nearby airports
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About AK56
Tikchik Lodge (AK56) is a seaplane base in Tikchik, AK, at 304 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 AK56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK56 have a control tower?
No. Tikchik Lodge is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AK56?
Tikchik Lodge has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK56?
Tikchik Lodge is in Tikchik, AK, at an elevation of 304 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.9632, -158.4772.
More about AK56
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 AK56 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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