wxdecoder
AA09

Busch Creek Airport

Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 3,984 ftSmall airport

OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED

DC

David Clark DC ONE-X

Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.

Visit David Clark
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

07/25
Dimensions
2,100 x 30 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 07
RWY 25

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Busch Creek Airport is in Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 3,984 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDENNIS WALKER
Manager phone907-229-4709
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAA09
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.4775, -147.7760
Distance from city66 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO RADIO AVAILABLE FOR CLOSING FLIGHT PLANS.
›PPR REQ 24 HRS IN ADVANCE.
›CARIBOU MAY BE INVOF RUNWAY.
›RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
›PILOT CABIN AVBL ON A FIRST COME BASIS. BRING OWN PROPANE IF WANTING TO USE CABIN HEATER. READ BUSCH CREEK/CABIN BRIEFING IN CABIN AND SIGN IN ON LOG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AA09 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AA09 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AA09. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AA09 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AA09. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AA09?
AA09 sits at 3,984 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AA09?
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.