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9AK4 Weather Arctic Angel Airport

Delta Junction, AlaskaElevation 1,009 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PABI · 9 NM S · 4 min old
Ceiling 11,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PABI
WIND
100@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
11,000 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 from 110° at 11 kt, visibility 10 SM, temperature -0.6C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon chance light snow, high near 34F, low near 24F, 38% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Chance Light Snow 34/24 E 4 kt – 38%
Monday Chance Light Snow 33/29 SE 4 kt – 77%
Tuesday Light Snow Likely then Partly Sunny 34/20 SE 4 kt – 67%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 30/22 E 9 kt – 5%
Thursday Mostly Cloudy 32/30 E 9 kt – 11%
Friday Chance Rain And Snow 35/24 SE 13 kt – 40%
Saturday Slight Chance Light Snow 30/18 SE 4 kt – 16%

Source: National Weather Service (office AFG). Forecast issued 2257Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 9AK4. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,800 ft

15/33
Dimensions
2,800 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 15
RWY 33

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
1,009 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
1707Z 9:07 AM
Loggable night
0240Z (6:40 PM local) → 1616Z (8:16 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0149Z (5:49 PM local) → 1707Z (9:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0249Z (6:49 PM local) → 1607Z (8:07 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

Arctic Angel Airport is in Delta Junction, Alaska. Field elevation 1,009 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD M. CARPENTER
Manager phone907-895-1005
AttendedDaily, DAWN–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA9AK4
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.1377, -145.8309
Distance from city8 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

9AK4 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PABI (9 NM S, VFR).

PABI Allen Army Airfield
9 NM S
VFR
PAEI Eielson Air Force Base
46 NM NW
MVFR
PAFB Ladd Army Airfield
62 NM NW
VFR
PAFA Fairbanks International Airport
66 NM NW
VFR
PAIN Denali National Park Airport
85 NM W
VFR
PANN Nenana Municipal Airport
88 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MILITARY SURPLUS FRESNEL DOME LGTS.
›FOUR TIE DOWNS AVBL; NO CHARGE; WAIVER RQRD.
›IN WINTER PACKED SNOW.
›15/33 EDGES MARKED WITH REFLECTIVE CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗9AK4 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 9AK4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 9AK4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 9AK4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 9AK4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 9AK4?
9AK4 sits at 1,009 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 9AK4?
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.