Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK21
- Coordinates
- 59.1326, -157.7770
- Elevation
- 40 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19E
- Sectional chart
- KODIAK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DILLINGHAM
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/02
- Distance from city
- 22 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 | 03:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:16 AM | 13:16Z |
| Sunset | 11:49 PM | 07:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 01:18 AM | 09:18Z |
Plan a flight from AK21
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,000 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLG · Dillingham | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r051° / 25.3 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RY 16/34 SOFT DURING BREAK-UP AND WHEN WET.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
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 AK21 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 AK21
Nushagak Airport (AK21) is an airport in Dillingham, AK, at 40 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK21, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK21 have a control tower?
No. Nushagak Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AK21?
Nushagak Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK21?
Nushagak Airport is in Dillingham, AK, at an elevation of 40 ft MSL. Coordinates: 59.1326, -157.7770.
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