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Purkeypile Airport

Purkeypile, AlaskaElevation 2,041 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,176 ft

05/23
Dimensions
1,176 x 50 ft
Surface
Gravel (poor)
RWY 05
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Purkeypile Airport is in Purkeypile, Alaska. Field elevation 2,041 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTATE OF ALASKA, DNR, DMLW
Manager phone907-269-8400
AttendedMAY-SEPT ALL, DALGT ONLY
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA01A
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.9408, -152.2697
Distance from city10 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALERT: RIVER CHANGES COURSE & MAY FLOOD OR DAMAGE STRIP.
›NOT MNTND.
›DIVISION OF LAND (SCRO).
›APCH HAS 42 FT TREES EACH SIDE WITH CUT OUTS FOR WING WIDTH.
›SOFT SAND WITH RIVER ROCK TO 5 IN DIAM.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗01A on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 01A have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 01A. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 01A have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 01A. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 01A?
01A sits at 2,041 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 01A?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.