Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57AK
- Coordinates
- 61.5843, -149.8038
- Elevation
- 220 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MCGRATH
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/12
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:15 AM | 12:15Z |
| Sunset | 11:47 PM | 07:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 57AK
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 7
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 7 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 7/25
1,104 ft · GVL- Heading
- 88° true
- Heading
- 268° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25 | 1,104 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r054° / 4.7 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r336° / 19.8 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r359° / 28.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT BE CHARTED.
- DIRT-GRVL
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 57AK 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 57AK
Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport (57AK) is an airport in Big Lake, AK, at 220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,104 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57AK have a control tower?
No. Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57AK?
Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,104 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57AK?
Fly8ma Pilot Lodge Airport is in Big Lake, AK, at an elevation of 220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5843, -149.8038.
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