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09AA Weather Sheldon Chalet Heliport

Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 5,742 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PATK · 43 NM SE · 6 min old
Ceiling 1,100 ft, visibility 3 SM, mist.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PATK
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
3 SM
4.8 km
CEILING
1,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind from 20° at 3 kt, visibility 5 SM, temperature 1.7C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight light snow, low near 11F, 99% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Light Snow 11 S 9 kt – 99%
Monday Light Snow then Widespread Snow Showers 16/13 SW 13 kt – 91%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 25/17 N 4 kt – 4%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny then Light Snow 22/17 SW 17 kt 22 kt 96%
Thursday Heavy Snow 22/19 SW 22 kt – 100%
Friday Heavy Snow 21/12 SW 17 kt – 100%
Saturday Snow 14/8 SW 9 kt – 88%
Sunday Light Snow Likely 11 W 4 kt – 66%

Source: National Weather Service (office AER). Forecast issued 0359Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 09AA. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 22 ft

H1
Dimensions
22 x 24 ft
Surface
Deck
RWY H1

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
5,742 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0214Z 6:14 PM
Sunrise
1721Z 9:21 AM
Loggable night
0302Z (7:02 PM local) → 1632Z (8:32 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0214Z (6:14 PM local) → 1721Z (9:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0314Z (7:14 PM local) → 1621Z (8:21 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sheldon Chalet Heliport is in Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 5,742 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerROBERT SHELDON
Manager phone907-223-5361
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09AA
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.9699, -150.7537
Distance from city43 NM NNW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF123.650
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.650
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

09AA has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PATK (43 NM SE, MVFR).

PATK Talkeetna Airport
43 NM SE
MVFR
PAIN Denali National Park Airport
68 NM NE
UNKNOWN
PAMH Minchumina Airport
69 NM NW
VFR
PAWS Wasilla Airport
91 NM SE
MVFR
PAAQ Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
95 NM SE
MVFR
PABV Birchwood Airport
100 NM S
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT LNDG LGT - 123.45.
›CTN: HVY TFC DURG SUMMER ON GLACIER E & W. ANNC INTNS ENTERING AMPHITHEATER - CTAF.
›OPS PPR - AMGR.
›PRIM ARR & DEP 220-120. MAX WT 12000 LB.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09AA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09AA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09AA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09AA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09AA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09AA?
09AA sits at 5,742 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09AA?
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.