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45AK

Cherokee Airport

Delta Junction, AlaskaElevation 1,300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

11/29
Dimensions
2,600 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 11
RWY 29

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cherokee Airport is in Delta Junction, Alaska. Field elevation 1,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT M. AND KIMBERLY ADAMS
Manager phone907-895-5160
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA45AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)NORTHWAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates63.9550, -145.4485
Distance from city10 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗45AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 45AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 45AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 45AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 45AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 45AK?
45AK sits at 1,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 45AK?
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.