Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0AK5
- Coordinates
- 61.3554, -142.7318
- Elevation
- 1,580 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/04
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 03:50 AM | 11:50Z |
| Sunset | 11:16 PM | 07:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 0AK5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,550 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,550 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 0AK5.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0AK5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 0AK5 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 0AK5
Young Creek Airport (0AK5) is an airport in May Creek, AK, at 1,580 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0AK5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0AK5 have a control tower?
No. Young Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0AK5?
Young Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0AK5?
Young Creek Airport is in May Creek, AK, at an elevation of 1,580 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.3554, -142.7318.
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