Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08AN
- Coordinates
- 61.7043, -149.2125
- Elevation
- 892 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/01
- Distance from city
- 8 NNW
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 | 04:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 11:47 PM | 07:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 08AN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
1,300 ft × 50 ft · GVL- Heading
- 90° true
- Heading
- 270° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r044° / 23 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r009° / 31.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08AN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER UNDERSTANDS OVERLAPPING AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS CANNOT BE DECONFLICTED.
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 08AN 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 08AN
Base Camp Airstrip (08AN) is an airport in Palmer, AK, at 892 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08AN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08AN have a control tower?
No. Base Camp Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 08AN?
Base Camp Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08AN?
Base Camp Airstrip is in Palmer, AK, at an elevation of 892 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.7043, -149.2125.
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