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3AK3 Weather Songlo Vista Airport

Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 825 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PATK · 15 NM S · 48 min old
Ceiling 2,400 ft, visibility 7 SM, rain.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PATK
WIND
030@4
steady
VISIBILITY
7 SM
11.3 km
CEILING
2,400 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Winter Weather AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
25 1313Z to 26 0000Z
Northern Susitna Valley
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue north of Talkeetna and across Broad Pass through this afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected to fall this morning before tapering off. The snow may mix with r…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

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 30° at 4 kt, visibility 7 SM, temperature 1.1C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon widespread rain and snow showers, high near 38F, low near 31F, 100% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Widespread Rain And Snow Showers 38/31 SE 4 kt – 100%
Monday Light Snow then Chance Light Rain 34/26 S 9 kt – 99%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 36/23 N 4 kt – 6%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow 37/32 N 4 kt – 60%
Thursday Rain And Snow 37/33 N 4 kt – 85%
Friday Rain And Snow 37/32 NE 4 kt – 85%
Saturday Rain And Snow Likely 37/30 0 kt – 69%

Source: National Weather Service (office AER). Forecast issued 2341Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 3AK3. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

15/33
Dimensions
2,100 x 30 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 15
RWY 33

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
825 ft MSL

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

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0213Z 6:13 PM
Sunrise
1717Z 9:17 AM
Loggable night
0301Z (7:01 PM local) → 1629Z (8:29 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0213Z (6:13 PM local) → 1717Z (9:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0313Z (7:13 PM local) → 1617Z (8:17 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

Songlo Vista Airport is in Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 825 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLEONARD KRAGNESS
Manager phone907-733-8000
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3AK3
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.5638, -150.2210
Distance from city15 NM NW
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.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

3AK3 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PATK (15 NM S, MVFR).

PATK Talkeetna Airport
15 NM S
MVFR
PAWS Wasilla Airport
63 NM S
VFR
PAAQ Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport
66 NM SE
VFR
PABV Birchwood Airport
72 NM S
VFR
PAIN Denali National Park Airport
79 NM NE
VFR
PAFR Bryant Army Airfield
80 NM S
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SEE AIRSPACE LTR DATED 5/20/99 FOR CONDITIONS.
›IREG SNOW REMOVAL, RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE. SFC COULD BE SOFT DURING SPRING BREAKUP.
›BEAR & MOOSE OCCASIONALLY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›CELL 907-830-5000
›RY CENTER IS LOWER THAN RY ENDS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3AK3 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3AK3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3AK3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3AK3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3AK3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3AK3?
3AK3 sits at 825 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3AK3?
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.