Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97AK
- Coordinates
- 61.6640, -149.2540
- Elevation
- 720 ft MSL
- 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
- 2005/03
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 11:46 PM | 07:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from 97AK
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — 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 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,800 ft × 150 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r049° / 21.1 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r010° / 28.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- REFLECTIVE CONES.
- REFLECTIVE CONES.
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 97AK 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 97AK
High Ridge Association Airport (97AK) is an airport in Palmer, AK, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97AK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97AK have a control tower?
No. High Ridge Association Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 97AK?
High Ridge Association Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97AK?
High Ridge Association Airport is in Palmer, AK, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.6640, -149.2540.
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