Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AK1
- Coordinates
- 62.2803, -145.3630
- Elevation
- 1,670 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/04
- Distance from city
- 12 N
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 | 03:46 AM | 11:46Z |
| Sunset | 11:40 PM | 07:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 8AK1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,200 ft × 100 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GKN · Gulkana | VOR-DME | 115.60 | r350° / 8.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AK1. 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 8AK1 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 8AK1
Jacobus Field (8AK1) is an airport in Gulkana, AK, at 1,670 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8AK1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8AK1 have a control tower?
No. Jacobus Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8AK1?
Jacobus Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8AK1?
Jacobus Field is in Gulkana, AK, at an elevation of 1,670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.2803, -145.3630.
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