Independence Creek Airport Private
2AK9 · Independence Creek, AK · 250 ft elevation · var 19E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2AK9
- Coordinates
- 65.6734, -162.4601
- Elevation
- 250 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- NOME
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NOME
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1968/08
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 03:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 02:36 AM | 10:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 2AK9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,800 ft × 60 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 5,000 ft from threshold — 25:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 2,500 ft from threshold — 25:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,800 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 2AK9.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2AK9. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MRKRS ON BOTH ENDS. RWY ROLLING
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 2AK9 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 2AK9
Independence Creek Airport (2AK9) is an airport in Independence Creek, AK, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2AK9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2AK9 have a control tower?
No. Independence 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 2AK9?
Independence Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2AK9?
Independence Creek Airport is in Independence Creek, AK, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 65.6734, -162.4601.
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