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09AK

West Beaver Airport

Big Lake, AlaskaElevation 228 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,300 ft

06/24
Dimensions
1,300 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 06
RWY 24
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

West Beaver Airport is in Big Lake, Alaska. Field elevation 228 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEN THORALL
Manager phone907-232-5711
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5894, -149.8473
Distance from city4 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RY 06/24 SOFT AFTER HVY RAIN & DURING SPRING THAW.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09AK?
09AK sits at 228 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09AK?
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.