6AK Rainy Pass Lodge Airport

Before you fly into 6AK

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,900'

MSL · field 1,900' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 6AK

6AK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAFS (NIKOLAI) · 72.2 NM away. Conditions at 6AK may differ.

METAR · PAFS

Observed 01:01Z

PAFS 140101Z AUTO 14007G14KT 010V230 10SM CLR A2952 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO $

Wind: 140° @ 7G14 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: —
Altimeter: 29.52 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: —
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

6AK does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PATK (TALKEETNA) · 74.9 NM away. Conditions at 6AK may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 14 00:00Z–15 00:00Z

TAF PATK 132334Z 1400/1424 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 TEMPO 1400/1404 -RA SCT045 BKN060 FM141400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 FM142100 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH OVC050

BASEVFR

14 00:00Z–14 14:00Z

Wind: Variable at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 10,000 ft, Scattered 6,000 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM E
VFR sectional: MC GRATH
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STATE OF ALASKA DNR
Phone: 907-269-8400
Address: 550 W 7TH AVE STE 900C, ANCHORAGE AK 99501

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA: KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance: MAY-SEPT · DAYLIGHT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 7 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

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Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

6AK · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

6AK · CHART_SUPP

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
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

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

General notes

A visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA
Horses are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
Runway winter maintenance is not available.Show FAA
All operations announce intentions on the CTAF.Show FAA
A weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

11/29There are doglegs near the northeast near runway 11 threshold. The middle portion is soft and slippery. Multiple trails cross the runway.Show FAA
11/29The runway is a 25-foot-wide dirt path with 5-foot brush on both sides.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

11Construction materials are adjacent to the threshold edge on the south side of runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

MANAGERManager is Steve Perrin.Show FAA
11/29There are ruts and dips along the entire length. Large boulders protrude from the surface 3 to 6 inches. The surface is soft during ice breakup and rain.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6AK

Answer card

ICAO: 6AK
Name: RAINY PASS LODGE
Location: RAINY PASS, ALASKA
Elevation: 1,900 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,900 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: 24°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: –

Rainy Pass Lodge Airport sits in Rainy Pass, Alaska. Field elevation is 1,900 ft MSL. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The runway listing shows one dirt strip, runway 11/29, with a published length issue because the facts do not give a measured runway length. Treat this as a rough backcountry surface. Do not plan on a normal paved strip.

The published remarks matter here. The runway is described as a 25-foot-wide dirt path with brush on both sides. There are doglegs near the northeast end by runway 11. The middle portion is soft and slippery. Ruts, dips and large boulders are reported along the full length. Horses are on and near the runway. Winter maintenance is not available. A visual inspection before use is recommended. All operations should announce intentions on CTAF.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before planning fuel or services. For a first-time arrival, the big items are surface condition, wildlife and the lack of winter maintenance. The weather camera mentioned in the remarks can help with a preflight look. It does not replace an on-site inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Rainy Pass Lodge Airport (6AK) like?

The published runway is 11/29. It is described as a 25-foot-wide dirt path with brush on both sides. The surface has ruts, dips and boulders, so a visual inspection before use is a good idea.

Is there a tower at 6AK?

No. 6AK is not towered. Pilots are expected to announce intentions on CTAF 122.9.

Does Rainy Pass Lodge Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 6AK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at 6AK?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Are there any FBOs on the field at Rainy Pass Lodge Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

What should I watch for on landing at 6AK?

Watch for doglegs near the northeast by runway 11. Watch for soft and slippery spots in the middle. Horses are on or near the runway. The remarks also note construction materials near the south side of runway 11.

Is winter maintenance available at 6AK?

No. The published remarks say winter maintenance is not available. Plan for seasonal surface conditions and verify the field status before departure.

What frequency do pilots use at Rainy Pass Lodge Airport?

CTAF is 122.9. The remarks say all operations should announce intentions on CTAF.

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