Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74AK
- Coordinates
- 61.5823, -148.9970
- Elevation
- 222 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- PALMER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2019/09
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:11 AM | 12:11Z |
| Sunset | 11:44 PM | 07:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 74AK
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
3,000 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 80 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 298° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 80 ft, 100 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r063° / 27.7 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r027° / 29.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- GARY JOHNSON - 907- 355-8755, DANNY WHATLEY - 907-745-5221, DOUG GRAHAM - 907-347-1523.
- CLSD DURG WINTER; SFC RUTTED & UMNTND. CTN: VEHICLES: ROAD & DRIVEWAY XS RWY.
- DOWNHILL SLOPE; 130 FT DROP N TO S.
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 74AK 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 74AK
Maud Road Strip Airport (74AK) is an airport in Palmer, AK, at 222 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 74AK have a control tower?
No. Maud Road Strip Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 74AK?
Maud Road Strip Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74AK?
Maud Road Strip Airport is in Palmer, AK, at an elevation of 222 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5823, -148.9970.
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