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1AK6

Talachulitna River Airport

Sketna, AlaskaElevation 282 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

08/26
Dimensions
1,800 x 50 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 08
Displaced threshold100 ft
RWY 26
Displaced threshold100 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Talachulitna River Airport is in Sketna, Alaska. Field elevation 282 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEVE JAKAB
Manager phone(907) 232-7302
AttendedJUN-SEP IREG, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA1AK6
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.8563, -151.3975
Distance from city10 NM S
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

›DTHR MKD WITH CONES.
›PAEW & WILDLIFE MAY BE ON RWY.
›VIS INSP RQRD BFR LNDG.
›SFC SOFT AFT RAIN.
›DTHR MKD WITH CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗1AK6 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 1AK6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 1AK6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 1AK6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 1AK6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 1AK6?
1AK6 sits at 282 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 1AK6?
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.