Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK75 / CDL
- Coordinates
- 65.9077, -161.9260
- Elevation
- 15 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 20E
- Sectional chart
- NOME
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KOTZEBUE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1951/07
- Distance from city
- 0 NE
Weather
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | n/a | n/a |
| Sunset | n/a | n/a |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Plan a flight from AK75
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
3,880 ft × 90 ft · Gravel (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 120 ft, 4,000 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 33:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Ridge, 50 ft, 10,000 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,880 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for AK75.
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VFR sectional
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
- BOTH SIDES RWY USED AS ROAD.
- NOT MAINTAINED IN WINTER.
- DUMPSTER LOCATED WITHIN 20 FT OF R EDGE - RY 02 200 FT FROM THR.
- RIDGES 30-50 FT RUN ALONG BOTH SIDES RY 02/20.
- FUEL FARM LOCATED WITHIN 20 FT OF LEFT EDGE RY20.
- PPR TO LND CALL 435-487-9252 OR 801-455-5200.
- WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- PORTIONS OF RY MUDDY AFTER HEAVY RAIN. RY HAS SHALLOW RUTS & SLIGHT FROST HEAVING.
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About AK75
Candle 2 Airport (AK75 · CDL) is an airport in Candle, AK, at 15 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,880 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK75, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK75 have a control tower?
No. Candle 2 Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AK75?
Candle 2 Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,880 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK75?
Candle 2 Airport is in Candle, AK, at an elevation of 15 ft MSL. Coordinates: 65.9077, -161.9260.
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