Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6AK1
- Coordinates
- 58.9117, -161.7140
- Elevation
- 100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18E
- Sectional chart
- KODIAK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1968/06
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:09 AM | 12:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 13:34Z |
| Sunset | 12:03 AM | 08:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 01:29 AM | 09:29Z |
Plan a flight from 6AK1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 75 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 3,000 ft from threshold — 40:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 6AK1.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6AK1. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Other services
- Cargo
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MARK BALFOUR - DIRECTOR
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 6AK1 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 6AK1
Platinum Mine Airport (6AK1) is an airport in Platinum, AK, at 100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6AK1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6AK1 have a control tower?
No. Platinum Mine Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6AK1?
Platinum Mine Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6AK1?
Platinum Mine Airport is in Platinum, AK, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 58.9117, -161.7140.
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