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A57

Alsek River Airport

Yakutat, AlaskaElevation 30 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,860 ft

07/25
Dimensions
1,860 x 12 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 07
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25
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

Alsek River Airport is in Yakutat, Alaska. Field elevation 30 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLEE BENSON
Manager phone907-784-3359
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAA57
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates59.1992, -138.4473
Distance from city44 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›THR MKD WITH YELLOW PIPES.
›WILDLIFE INVOF RWY.
›ERRATIC WINDS OFF MT RANGE E OF RWY.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›THR MKD WITH YELLOW PIPES.
›UNEVEN BOTH SIDES; +12 IN DIPS. MNTN CNTRLN CTR DURG LNDG & TKOFF.
›SOFT & WET IN SPRING & AFT HVY RAIN.
›THR GULLY; RCMD TOUCH DOWN IN FRONT OF USFS CABIN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗A57 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does A57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for A57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does A57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for A57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at A57?
A57 sits at 30 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for A57?
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.