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Jakes Bar Airport

McCarthy, AlaskaElevation 1,052 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,000 ft

10/28
Dimensions
1,000 x 25 ft
Surface
Gravel (poor)
RWY 10
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 28
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

Jakes Bar Airport is in McCarthy, Alaska. Field elevation 1,052 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDANNY ROSENKRANS
Manager phone907-822-7240
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAK0
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.2187, -142.8900
Distance from city13 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

›RY SURFACE VERY ROUGH. ROCKS UP TO 15 IN DIA.
›RY SUITABLE ONLY FOR CONVENTIONAL GEAR ACFT.
›RY CONDITION NOT MONITORED, RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›RY IS AN UNIMPROVED RIVER GRAVEL BAR
›SUBJ TO TURBC IN ANY WIND.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AK0 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AK0 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AK0. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AK0 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AK0. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AK0?
AK0 sits at 1,052 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AK0?
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.