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51AK

Birch Creek Landing

Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 400 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,500 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 16
RWY 34

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Birch Creek Landing is in Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDREW HAAG
Manager phone907-355-4808
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA51AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.2388, -150.0638
Distance from city6 NM SSE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.600
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›200 FT CELL 1/2 MI NW OF RWY WITH WHITE FLASHING LGHTS SIMUL.
›ALL OPS MUST USE CTAF.
›SW OF RUNWAY
›SPB OPS ON FISH LAKE 1/2 MI N OF RWY.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›PRIOR PERMISSION RQRD BEFORE LANDING.
›ALL ACFT MONITOR & ANNC INTNS ON FREQ 123.6.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗51AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 51AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 51AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 51AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 51AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 51AK?
51AK sits at 400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 51AK?
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.