5AK

VFR

TAZLINA/SMOKEY LAKE

TAZLINA · ALASKA

Elev
2,415.4'
Longest RWY
2,280'06W/24W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5AK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,415.4'
MSL · field 2,415.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06W
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 5AK

5AK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAGK (GULKANA) · 28.5 NM away. Conditions at 5AK may differ.

METAR · PAGK

Observed 15:53Z

PAGK 131553Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM FEW080 06/01 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP047 T00560011 TSNO
Wind
140° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,262 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM E
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BONNY WIKLE
Address
MILE 156 GLENN HWY, HC1 BOX 2640, GLENNALLEN AK 99588

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 5 kt
RWY 06W
039°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06W · 039° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,415 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06W/24WFavored39° / 219°2,280 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5AK · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • The lodge is closed. Docks are not available. There is a private ramp and hangar southwest of the lodge.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5AK

Answer card
ICAO
5AK
Name
TAZLINA/SMOKEY LAKE
Location
TAZLINA, ALASKA
Elevation
2,415.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,415.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06W/24W · 2,280 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
27°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06W

Tazlina/Smokey Lake (5AK) sits in Tazlina, Alaska. Field elevation is 2,415.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is a 2,280 ft water runway, 06W/24W. This is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 3,415.4 ft MSL based on field elevation. The magnetic variation listed for the field is 27°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. The published remarks say the lodge is closed. Docks are not available. There is a private ramp and hangar southwest of the lodge. That matters for arrival planning on the water. Verify current access and tie-down options with the airport operator before you go. In this part of Alaska, the higher field elevation also means performance planning matters. Check density altitude, weight and takeoff distance before committing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 5AK and how long is it?
5AK has one runway. It is water runway 06W/24W and it is 2,280 ft long.
Is Tazlina/Smokey Lake towered?
No. 5AK is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the field elevation at 5AK?
Field elevation is 2,415.4 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at 5AK?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at 5AK?
No ILS approaches are published for 5AK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at 5AK?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 5AK?
This is a water runway in Alaska with no tower and no published ILS. The lodge is closed. Docks are not available. There is a private ramp and hangar southwest of the lodge, so verify access before you launch.
What is the magnetic runway heading at 5AK?
Runway 06W/24W is listed with magnetic headings of about 65.6° and 245.6°. Use the published runway designations and current chart data for planning.

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