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28AK

Gates Ranch Airport

Glacier View, AlaskaElevation 1,875 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,175 ft

06/24
Dimensions
2,175 x 50 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 06
RWY 24

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gates Ranch Airport is in Glacier View, Alaska. Field elevation 1,875 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBARRY L. GATES
Manager phone(407) 765-4303
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA28AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.8089, -147.8590
Distance from city6 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

›AVBL FOR EMERGENCY USE; PPR FOR ALL OTHER OPNS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗28AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 28AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 28AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 28AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 28AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 28AK?
28AK sits at 1,875 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 28AK?
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.