Airport information
- FAA LID
- 0AK8
- Coordinates
- 61.4269, -142.9782
- Elevation
- 1,320 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2015/05
- Distance from city
- 3 SSW
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 | 11:18 PM | 07:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 0AK8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
3,700 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,700 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 0AK8.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0AK8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- UNICOM 122.9.
- EMAIL - AL.CLAYTON@CDLAW.PRO
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 0AK8 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 0AK8
Fireweed Airport (0AK8) is an airport in McCarthy, AK, at 1,320 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0AK8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 0AK8 have a control tower?
No. Fireweed Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 0AK8?
Fireweed Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 0AK8?
Fireweed Airport is in McCarthy, AK, at an elevation of 1,320 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.4269, -142.9782.
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