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61AK

Era Chulitna River Heliport

Trapper Creek/Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 960 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 20 ft

H1
Dimensions
20 x 20 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
20 x 20 ft
Surface
Turf (poor)
RWY H2

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Era Chulitna River Heliport is in Trapper Creek/Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 960 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerANCHORAGE OPERATIONS
Manager phone907-550-8600
AttendedMAY-SEP ALL, 0800–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA61AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.5676, -150.2360
Distance from city19 NM N
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

›SEE AAL-530 LETTER DATED 25 MAR 1997.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗61AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 61AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 61AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 61AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 61AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 61AK?
61AK sits at 960 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 61AK?
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.