Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7AK0
- Coordinates
- 61.4663, -150.6179
- Elevation
- 253 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/10
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 04:20 AM | 12:20Z |
| Sunset | 11:49 PM | 07:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 7AK0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 1
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 1 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 1/19
928 ft · Turf/Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 1/19 | 928 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r227° / 19.6 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r303° / 22.3 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r277° / 27.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7AK0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 7AK0 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 7AK0
Hillside Airstrip (7AK0) is an airport in Susitna, AK, at 253 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 928 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7AK0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7AK0 have a control tower?
No. Hillside Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7AK0?
Hillside Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 928 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7AK0?
Hillside Airstrip is in Susitna, AK, at an elevation of 253 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.4663, -150.6179.
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