Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AK1
- Coordinates
- 61.9380, -147.1701
- Elevation
- 3,289 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATTND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2015/06
- Distance from city
- 0 S
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 | 03:59 AM | 11:59Z |
| Sunset | 11:42 PM | 07:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 3AK1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 3
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 3 at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 3/21
660 ft · GVL- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 660 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 3AK1.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AK1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- STOL OPS ONLY; TSNT & NOSE GEAR OPS NOT RCMDD.
- ARPT NOT MNTND.
- RWY COND UNMNT, RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
- ACES ROAD XS MIDFIELD.
- N HALF NRWS TO 15 FT.
- APCH END DROPS SHARPLY. ACES ROAD XS APCH END.
- PVT ROAD XS THR.
- SOFT WHEN WET; ROUGH, DIPS & HUMPS FULL LEN.
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 3AK1 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 3AK1
Skelton Airport (3AK1) is an airport in Eureka, AK, at 3,289 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 660 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AK1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AK1 have a control tower?
No. Skelton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3AK1?
Skelton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 660 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AK1?
Skelton Airport is in Eureka, AK, at an elevation of 3,289 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.9380, -147.1701.
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