Stephan Lake Lodge Private
AK61 · Talkeetna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:54 AM | 14:54Z |
| Sunrise | 07:39 AM | 15:39Z |
| Sunset | 07:56 PM | 03:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 04:42Z |
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Runways
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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for AK61.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK61 — open it on the VFR sectional →
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
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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