5BK

VFR

BLACK RAPIDS

BLACK RAPIDS · ALASKA

Elev
2,125'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
VFR sectional · 5BK
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,125'
MSL · field 2,125' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 5BK

5BK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PFTO (TOK JUNCTION) · 79.0 NM away. Conditions at 5BK may differ.

METAR · PFTO

Observed 07:56Z

PFTO 150756Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC075 06/04 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP570 T00560044 401440056 $
Wind
210° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.70 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,828 ft
Ceiling
7,500 ft AGL
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 N
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
FAI

Airport manager

Name
BRENDA BECKER
Address
P.O. BOX 147, GLENALLEN AK 99588

Flight service · Hours

FSS FAI
FAIRBANKS907-474-07881-866-248-6516
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
5BK · 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
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723.Show FAA
  • A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Caution: helicopter operations; highway runs parallel to the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32The runway is unmaintained.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 14/32The runway surface has 5 inches of rocks, 1.5 feet of brush, ruts, and potholes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5BK

Answer card
ICAO
5BK
Name
BLACK RAPIDS
Location
BLACK RAPIDS, ALASKA
Elevation
2,125 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,125 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Black Rapids Airport sits in Black Rapids, Alaska. The field elevation is 2,125 ft MSL. The facts block shows no published runways, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning any landing. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest pattern and traffic information before you go. The airport is in a high-elevation Alaska setting, so performance planning matters. Expect cold-weather and density altitude effects to change with season and load. The published remarks also call out helicopter traffic. A highway runs parallel to the runway area.

The runway remarks are a major red flag. The listed runway is unmaintained. The surface is reported to have rocks, brush, ruts and potholes. That is not a normal paved-field arrival. Treat this as a field that needs a close preflight review of current conditions and local guidance before any attempt. Special use airspace information is available on 125.3 or 126.3. A weather camera is available through the FAA weather camera system. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current support.

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Rapids Airport usable for a normal GA landing?
The published remarks say the runway is unmaintained. The surface is reported to have rocks, brush, ruts and potholes. Verify current conditions with the airport operator before you consider using it.
What is the field elevation at 5BK?
Black Rapids Airport sits at 2,125 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff and landing performance, especially in Alaska conditions.
Does Black Rapids have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5BK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flight.
Is Black Rapids Airport towered?
No. The airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at Black Rapids Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern before you fly in.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5BK?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current support.
What should I know about the runway condition at Black Rapids?
The published runway remarks warn of an unmaintained surface with rocks, brush, ruts and potholes. That calls for a very cautious inspection of current field conditions before any landing attempt.
Is there special use airspace information for Black Rapids?
Yes. The remarks say special use airspace information is available on frequencies 125.3 and 126.3 or by phone at 1-800-758-8723.

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