Stephan Lake Lodge Private

AK61 · Talkeetna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,900 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at AK61. Nearby reporting stations: PATW (42 NM), PAIN (62 NM), PASP (66 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:54 AM14:54Z
Sunrise07:39 AM15:39Z
Sunset07:56 PM03:56Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:42 PM04:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 06:54 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:56 PM → 06:39 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 50 ft
TPA
2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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 AK61.

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
AK61
Coordinates
62.6996, -148.9074
Elevation
1,900 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
2004/07
Distance from city
40 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN MADSEN
5856 FREE STATE ROAD, MARSHALL, VA
(907) 331-8045
Manager
JOHN MADSEN
5856 FREE STATE ROAD, MARSHALL, VA
(907) 331-8045
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
  • ADDITIONAL CONTACT: HADDEN CULP 316 N LEE ST WOODSTOCK, VA 22664 540-984-2453

Nearby airports

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About AK61

Stephan Lake Lodge (AK61) is an airport in Talkeetna, AK, at 1,900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does AK61 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at AK61?

Stephan Lake Lodge has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is AK61?

Stephan Lake Lodge is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 1,900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.6996, -148.9074.

More about AK61

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 AK61 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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