Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56AK
- Coordinates
- 61.5750, -149.6060
- Elevation
- 300 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MC GRATH
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2014/02
- Distance from city
- 50 SE
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 | 04:14 AM | 12:14Z |
| Sunset | 11:46 PM | 07:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 56AK
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,570 ft × 300 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,570 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r063° / 10.3 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r353° / 19.8 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r009° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 56AK 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 56AK
Bechtol Field (56AK) is an airport in Wasilla, AK, at 300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,570 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56AK have a control tower?
No. Bechtol Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56AK?
Bechtol Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,570 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56AK?
Bechtol Field is in Wasilla, AK, at an elevation of 300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5750, -149.6060.
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