Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK52
- Coordinates
- 64.8889, -147.5360
- Elevation
- 582 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- FAIRBANKS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FAIRBANKS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/11
- Distance from city
- 10 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 | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 02:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 12:49 AM | 08:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from AK52
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,320 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 80 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,320 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAI · Fairbanks | VORTAC | 108.60 | r038° / 13.3 NM |
| EIL · Eielson | TACAN | 115.10 | r295° / 18.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK52. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RCMD VISUAL INSP BFR LNDG.
- SKIS ONLY IN WINTER.
- CTN: LIVESTOCK ON RWY.
- SOFT DURG BREAKUP.
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 AK52 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 AK52
Moen's Ranch Airport (AK52) is an airport in Fairbanks, AK, at 582 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,320 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK52 have a control tower?
No. Moen's Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AK52?
Moen's Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,320 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK52?
Moen's Ranch Airport is in Fairbanks, AK, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL. Coordinates: 64.8889, -147.5360.
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