Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK61
- Coordinates
- 62.6969, -148.9177
- Elevation
- 1,900 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/07
- Distance from city
- 40 SW
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 | 12:01 AM | 08:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from AK61
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,000 ft × 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for AK61.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK61. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: HADDEN CULP 316 N LEE ST WOODSTOCK, VA 22664 540-984-2453
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 AK61 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 AK61
Stephan Lake Lodge Airport (AK61) is an airport in Talkeetna, AK, at 1,900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK61 have a control tower?
No. Stephan Lake Lodge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AK61?
Stephan Lake Lodge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK61?
Stephan Lake Lodge Airport is in Talkeetna, AK, at an elevation of 1,900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 62.6969, -148.9177.
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