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8AK3

Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip

Selawik, AlaskaElevation 360 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

02/20
Dimensions
3,000 x 70 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 02
RWY 20

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Roland Norton Memorial Airstrip is in Selawik, Alaska. Field elevation 360 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8AK3
SectionalNOME
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KOTZEBUE
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates66.7660, -160.1530
Distance from city12 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
›SLOPES DOWNHILL 3 DEG TOWARD W.
›RED & WHITE DRUMS.
›RED & WHITE DRUMS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8AK3 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8AK3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8AK3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8AK3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8AK3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8AK3?
8AK3 sits at 360 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8AK3?
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.