Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK17
- Coordinates
- 59.7636, -151.2230
- Elevation
- 1,600 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SEWARD
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HOMER
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/12
- Distance from city
- 15 NE
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 | 03:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunrise | 04:43 AM | 12:43Z |
| Sunset | 11:30 PM | 07:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 01:11 AM | 09:11Z |
Plan a flight from AK17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,555 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,555 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOM · Homer | VOR-DME | 114.60 | r041° / 7.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK17. 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 AK17 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 AK17
Glacierview Strip (AK17) is an airport in Homer, AK, at 1,600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,555 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK17 have a control tower?
No. Glacierview Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AK17?
Glacierview Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,555 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK17?
Glacierview Strip is in Homer, AK, at an elevation of 1,600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.7636, -151.2230.
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