Talkeetna Airport

TKA · PATK · Talkeetna, AK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
365 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,500 ft 1/19
Runway
1
Mag var
16E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 11:51 PM
EventLocal (AKDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:20 AM12:20Z
Sunrise05:29 AM13:29Z
Sunset10:42 PM06:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
11:51 PM07:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
11:51 PM → 04:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
11:42 PM → 04:29 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 101°downwind 011°base 281°final 191°45° entry119

RWY 1LEFT traffic

Heading
191° mag · 207° true
Dimensions
3,500 × 75 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.6

Enter the left downwind (heading 011°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Before taxi

“Talkeetna”
ASOS/AWOS
135.2

Taxi & takeoff

“Talkeetna”
CTAF
123.6
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
121.5 122.2 123.6 125.55 LOW/HIGH 135.2
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
254.3TALKEETNA RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

TKA 116.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TKA · Talkeetna VOR/DME 116.20 · 109X High r354° / 1.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
PATK / TKA
Coordinates
62.3205, -150.0940
Elevation
365 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
ANCHORAGE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0800-2000; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 135.2 · ☎ 907-621-7601
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
Flight service (FSS)
TALKEETNA · 121.5, 122.2, 123.6, 135.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Kenai Radio (WHEN TKA FSS CLSD)
NOTAM facility
TKA
Attendance
APR-NOV MON-THU 1500-0130; DEC-MAR SUN-SAT 1500-0130
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Airport phone
907-733-2277
Activated
1949/03
Distance from city
1 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. VASI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY.; ALL OPS MNT CTAF. on 123.6Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Cargo, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALASKA DOT&PF CENTRAL REGION
P.O. BOX 196900, ANCHORAGE, AK
907-269-0760
Manager
CHRIS DREWS
PO BOX 610, TALKEETNA, AK
907-733-2278
Remarks FAA · 13 notes

General

  • HEL OPS N RAMP. HEL OPS TO & FM HEL RAMPS AVOID RAMP OTFC & RMN CLEAR OF COMM RAMP & GA PRKG.
  • RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
  • SBP OPS 3/4 MI SE; OPS TO & FM CHRISTIANSEN LAKE RMN E OF LAKE.
  • ALL OPS MNT CTAF.
  • TFC PAT INFO: SEE C NOTICE.
  • TSNT PRKG AVBL.
  • WALKING ACTV TWY/APRONS NA.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -28C.
  • FUEL AVBL H24. AFT HR PPR.

Runways

  • CLSD OVR 12500 LB - AMGR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. VASI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • OFF ARPT; MON-FRI 1600-0200Z; PPR - 907-733-2620.
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About PATK

Talkeetna Airport (TKA · PATK) is an airport in Talkeetna, AK, at 365 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PATK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does PATK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at PATK?

Talkeetna Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is PATK?

Talkeetna Airport is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 365 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.3205, -150.0940.

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