CYKD · LAK

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport

Aklavik, Northwest TerritoriesElevation 23 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,002 ft

13/31
Dimensions
3,002 x 75 ft
Surface
Gravel
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 31
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport is in Aklavik, Northwest Territories. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACYKD / LAK
Center (ARTCC)EDMONTON
Flight service (AFSS)YELLOWKNIFE
RegionNorthwest Territories
CountryCanada
Coordinates68.2233, -135.0060
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.1
ATF
ATF
122.1
ARPT RDO
RDO

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CYKD have a METAR?
Yes. CYKD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does CYKD have a TAF?
When CYKD issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CYKD?
CYKD sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CYKD?
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.