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72AK Weather Trophy Lodge Heliport

Delta Junction, AlaskaElevation 1,200 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PABI · 2 NM SW · 55 min old
Ceiling 16,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PABI
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
16,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
ACTIVE NWS ALERTS

Active weather alerts

Winter Weather AdvisoryModerate · Expected · Likely
25 1951Z to 27 0600Z
Delta Junction; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area
* WHAT...Wintry mix. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Delta Junction, Eielson AFB, Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley, Nenana Hills, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple front…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

Alerts from the National Weather Service. For situational awareness only; always confirm against an official briefing.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature -1.1C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight chance light snow, low near 23F, 29% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Chance Light Snow 23 SE 4 kt – 29%
Monday Light Snow Likely 34/29 SE 4 kt – 65%
Tuesday Light Snow Likely then Partly Sunny 35/21 SE 4 kt – 56%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 29/22 E 13 kt – 3%
Thursday Partly Sunny 32/30 E 9 kt – 11%
Friday Chance Rain And Snow 36/24 SE 13 kt – 40%
Saturday Slight Chance Light Snow 31/18 SE 4 kt – 17%
Sunday Mostly Cloudy 26 0 kt – 13%

Source: National Weather Service (office AFG). Forecast issued 0248Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 72AK. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 300 ft

H1
Dimensions
300 x 300 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY H1

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,200 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0149Z 5:49 PM
Sunrise
1706Z 9:06 AM
Loggable night
0239Z (6:39 PM local) → 1615Z (8:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0149Z (5:49 PM local) → 1706Z (9:06 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0249Z (6:49 PM local) → 1606Z (8:06 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Trophy Lodge Heliport is in Delta Junction, Alaska. Field elevation 1,200 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJANELL GILBERTS0N
Manager phone907-895-4663
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72AK
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.0271, -145.6800
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

72AK has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PABI (2 NM SW, VFR).

PABI Allen Army Airfield
2 NM SW
VFR
PAEI Eielson Air Force Base
53 NM NW
VFR
PAFB Ladd Army Airfield
70 NM NW
MVFR
PAFA Fairbanks International Airport
74 NM NW
MVFR
PFTO Tok Junction Airport
84 NM SE
VFR
PAIN Denali National Park Airport
87 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD OWNER OF TROPHY LODGE HELIPORT AND ALLEN ARMY AIRFIELD ENTER INTO A LOA TO DEFINE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND CONDITION OF USE FOR TROPHY LODGE HELIPORT.
›AMGR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗72AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72AK?
72AK sits at 1,200 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72AK?
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.