Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8AK2
- Coordinates
- 60.6998, -151.2947
- Elevation
- 150 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 24E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/08
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 04:32 AM | 12:32Z |
| Sunset | 11:41 PM | 07:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 8AK2
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.7 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.7
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 60 ft · TURF-GRVL (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 35 ft, 34 ft L of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 35 ft, 70 ft L of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENA · Kenai | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r305° / 5.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8AK2. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WINTER MAINT NA.
- LOOSE GRVL UNDULATES GRADULY.
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 8AK2 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 8AK2
Carty's Airstrip (8AK2) is an airport in Nikiski, AK, at 150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8AK2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8AK2 have a control tower?
No. Carty's Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8AK2?
Carty's Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8AK2?
Carty's Airstrip is in Nikiski, AK, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 60.6998, -151.2947.
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