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Glacier Creek Airport

Glacier Creek, AlaskaElevation 2,380 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,400 ft

11/29
Dimensions
1,400 x 15 ft
Surface
Gravel (poor)
RWY 11
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29
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

Glacier Creek Airport is in Glacier Creek, Alaska. Field elevation 2,380 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 / IATAKGZ
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.4551, -142.3810
Distance from city0 NM N
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

15 FT WIDE GRAVEL PATH. BRUSH TO 36 IN BOTH SIDES.
RY 11/29 IN STEEP MOUNTAIN CANYON & SUBJECT TO TURBULENT WINDS.
RY 11/29 SLOPE 2%.
RY COND NOT MONITORED; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
RY SFC ROUGH WITH ROCKS TO 8 IN DIAM, RUTS DOWN RY CENTER; RY UNDULATES.
ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
RY 11/29 NOT RCMD FOR TRI-CYCLE GENERAL ACFT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGZ have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KGZ. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KGZ have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KGZ. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KGZ?
KGZ sits at 2,380 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGZ?
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.