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AK40

Nixon Fork Mine Airport

McGrath, AlaskaElevation 1,510 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,200 ft

16/34
Dimensions
4,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Gravel (good)
RWY 16
Traffic patternRight
RWY 34
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Nixon Fork Mine Airport is in McGrath, Alaska. Field elevation 1,510 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerANCHORAGE DISTRICT MANAGER
Manager phone907-267-1246
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAK40
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates63.2292, -154.7600
Distance from city28 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RY 16/34 MKD WITH FLOURESCENT CONES MARKING END & APCH.
›OPERATED BY MYSTERY CREEK RESOURCES INC, PAUL DYER, 469 STAGELINE LOOP, ELKO NV 775-401-1183
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AK40 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AK40 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AK40. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AK40 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AK40. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AK40?
AK40 sits at 1,510 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AK40?
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.