Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4AK8
- Coordinates
- 61.5363, -158.7390
- Elevation
- 200 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MC GRATH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/08
- Distance from city
- 2 WSW
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 | 04:51 AM | 12:51Z |
| Sunset | 12:22 AM | 08:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 4AK8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,500 ft × 75 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,500 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 4AK8.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4AK8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVD VFR OPNS.
- ARPT NOT MAINTAINED, PPR TO LND, CALL 907-543-2887 OR 907-222-5058 DURG EXTREME EMERG ONLY.
- 3 FT REFLECTIVE CONES EVERY 100 FT ALONG EACH SIDE OF RY.
- WINTER SNOW PLOWED AS NEEDED.
- WIND SOCKS AT EACH END OF RY & MIDPOINT. DISTANCE DOWN THE RY SIGNS.
- 907-222-6084
- 907-222-6084
- REFLECTIVE CONES EVERY 100 FT. EXPERIMENTAL LIGHTING SYSTEM - REQUEST LIGHTS ON BY PHONE OR VHF CH 68
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 4AK8 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 4AK8
Napaimute Pioneer Airfield (4AK8) is an airport in Napaimute, AK, at 200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4AK8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4AK8 have a control tower?
No. Napaimute Pioneer Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4AK8?
Napaimute Pioneer Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4AK8?
Napaimute Pioneer Airfield is in Napaimute, AK, at an elevation of 200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5363, -158.7390.
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