Airport information
- FAA LID
- 06AN
- Coordinates
- 60.7338, -151.2136
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/09
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:32 AM | 12:32Z |
| Sunset | 11:42 PM | 07:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 06AN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft AGL
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft AGL on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,083 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,083 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENA · Kenai | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r331° / 7.2 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r205° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 06AN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DIRT-GRVL
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 06AN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 06AN
Niesen Airstrip (06AN) is an airport in Nikiski, AK. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,083 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 06AN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 06AN have a control tower?
No. Niesen Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 06AN?
Niesen Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,083 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 06AN?
Niesen Airstrip is in Nikiski, AK. Coordinates: 60.7338, -151.2136.
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