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6AK1

Platinum Mine Airport

Platinum, AlaskaElevation 100 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

16/34
Dimensions
2,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 16
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Platinum Mine Airport is in Platinum, Alaska. Field elevation 100 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJIM SLADE - MINE MGR
Manager phone206-515-9999
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6AK1
SectionalKODIAK
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates58.9117, -161.7140
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MARK BALFOUR - DIRECTOR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6AK1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6AK1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6AK1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6AK1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6AK1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6AK1?
6AK1 sits at 100 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6AK1?
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.