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3AK5 · DRF

Drift River Airport

Kenai, AlaskaElevation 30 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,100 ft

05/23
Dimensions
4,100 x 150 ft
Surface
Gravel
Edge lights
MED
RWY 05
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23
Traffic patternLeft
H1
Dimensions
40 x 20 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Drift River Airport is in Kenai, Alaska. Field elevation 30 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHARVEST ALASKA LLC
Manager phone907-283-6108
AttendedUNATTENDED ALL, 24 hours
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATADRF
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.5889, -152.1620
Distance from city26 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.700
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NOT MNTND. TANK FARM & FAC UNATNDD & NON-OPNL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗3AK5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3AK5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3AK5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3AK5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3AK5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3AK5?
3AK5 sits at 30 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3AK5?
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.