Long Lake Seaplane BasePrivate
AK57 · Willow, AK · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 07:00 AM | 15:00Z |
| Sunrise | 07:44 AM | 15:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 04:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 04:45Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15W/33W | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BGQ 112.50 · EDF 113.40 · TED 113.15 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r320° / 10 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r327° / 29.7 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r336° / 33.7 NM |
| TKA · Talkeetna | VOR/DME | 116.20 · 109X | High | r160° / 34.4 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK57 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK57
- Coordinates
- 61.7257, -150.0912
- Elevation
- 180 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 22E
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 2002/12
- Distance from city
- 25 W
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — 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
Nearby airports
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About AK57
Long Lake (AK57) is a seaplane base in Willow, AK, at 180 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK57 have a control tower?
No. Long Lake is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AK57?
Long Lake has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK57?
Long Lake is in Willow, AK, at an elevation of 180 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.7257, -150.0912.
More about AK57
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 AK57 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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