Airport information
- FAA LID
- AA09
- Coordinates
- 62.4776, -147.7760
- Elevation
- 3,984 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2016/07
- Distance from city
- 66 E
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 | 03:53 AM | 11:53Z |
| Sunset | 11:53 PM | 07:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from AA09
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 6
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 6 at 5,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 6/24
2,100 ft × 30 ft · GVL- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24 | 2,100 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for AA09.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AA09. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PPR REQ 24 HRS IN ADVANCE.
- RWY CONDITION NOT MONITORED; RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
- NO RADIO AVAILABLE FOR CLOSING FLIGHT PLANS.
- CARIBOU MAY BE INVOF RUNWAY.
- NO WINTER MAINTENANCE.
- PILOT CABIN AVBL ON A FIRST COME BASIS. BRING OWN PROPANE IF WANTING TO USE CABIN HEATER. READ BUSCH CREEK/CABIN BRIEFING IN CABIN AND SIGN IN ON LOG.
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 AA09 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 AA09
Busch Creek Airport (AA09) is an airport in Talkeetna, AK, at 3,984 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AA09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AA09 have a control tower?
No. Busch Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AA09?
Busch Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AA09?
Busch Creek Airport is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 3,984 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.4776, -147.7760.
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