Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18AA
- Coordinates
- 59.3650, -135.8048
- Elevation
- 89 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- JUNEAU
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JUNEAU
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2012/09
- Distance from city
- 13 NW
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 | 02:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 03:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 10:24 PM | 06:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 11:57 PM | 07:57Z |
Plan a flight from 18AA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 8
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 8 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 8/26
1,651 ft × 47 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 1,651 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 18AA.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18AA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- HEAVY AMERICAN BALD EAGLE ACTIVITY WEST THROUGH SOUTH.
- RISING TRRN NORTH THROUGH EAST.
- STRIP MAINTAINED FOR SKIS IN WITNER.
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 18AA 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 18AA
18 Meadows Aerodrome (18AA) is an airport in Haines, AK, at 89 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,651 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18AA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18AA have a control tower?
No. 18 Meadows Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18AA?
18 Meadows Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,651 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18AA?
18 Meadows Aerodrome is in Haines, AK, at an elevation of 89 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.3650, -135.8048.
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