8AK5
Fort Crosby Airport
Trapper Creek, AlaskaElevation 650 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
RWY 36
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Fort Crosby Airport is in Trapper Creek, Alaska. Field elevation 650 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKENNETH CROSBY
Manager phone907-355-1572
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8AK5
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.5139, -150.2653
Distance from city12 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›EMERGENCY LANDINGS BY UNAUTHORISED AIRCRAFT ALLOWED.
›NO LIGHTS OR MARKINGS ON THE RUNWAY. A WIND SOCK MAY BE PRESENT.
›RUNWAYS ARE GRAVEL WITH NATURAL GRASSES CUT SHORT.
›50 FT TREES AT THE NORTH END AND 600 FT OF LEVEL SWAMP FOLLOWED BY 50 FT TREES AT THE SOUTH END.
›NO PUBLIC ACCESS (OTHER THAN EMERGENCY LANDING) TO AIRSTRIP WITHOUT OWNERS PRIOR APPROVAL
›PREFERRED LANDING TO THE NORTH AND TAKE OFF TO THE SOUTH DUE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY/SUBDIVISION TO THE NORTH.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8AK5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8AK5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8AK5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8AK5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8AK5?
8AK5 sits at 650 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8AK5?
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.