A68 SITUK Airport Yakutat, Alaska

Before you fly into A68

Conditions

IFR

IFR only · VFR stays grounded

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,060'

MSL · field 60' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF A68

A68 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAYA (YAKUTAT) · 5.5 NM away. Conditions at A68 may differ.

METAR · PAYA

Observed 13:53Z

PAYA 271353Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC007 11/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01060094 TSNO

Wind: 280° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 11°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: -368 ft
Ceiling: 700 ft AGL
Rules: IFR

A68 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: PAYA (YAKUTAT) · 5.5 NM away. Conditions at A68 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 26 00:00Z–27 00:00Z

TAF PAYA 252339Z 2600/2624 31005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC050 TEMPO 2601/2604 BKN015 OVC040 FM260400 20003KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC035 FM261600 28005KT P6SM OVC015 FM262000 28009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND

BASEVFR

26 00:00Z–26 04:00Z

Wind: 310° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 5,000 ft, Scattered 1,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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.

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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: 7 NM NE
VFR sectional: JUNEAU
ARTCC: ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility: YAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: USFS TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
Phone: 907-784-3359
Address: USFS YAKUTAT RANGER DISTRICT, PO BOX 327, YAKUTAT AK 99689

Flight service · Hours

FSS JNU: JUNEAU907-586-73801-866-297-2236
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 7 kt

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RWY 31

306°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	126° / 306°	2,150 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	70', tree, 0' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 0
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	70', tree, 0' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of A68 SITUK in YAKUTAT, ALASKA, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

A68 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

A68 · 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
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$12.82

PAYA·Yakutat Aviation Services·5.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.50

PAYA·Yakutat Aviation Services·5.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$12.82atPAYAYakutat Aviation Services5.5 nm
Jet A$8.50atPAYAYakutat Aviation Services5.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

RY SAFETY AREA 75 FT WIDE FULL LENGTH WITH GROUND RISING AND FALLING OVER 12 INCHES. MAINTAIN CNTRLN CONTROL.
TREES BTN 50 FT -120 FT BORDER AIRSTRIP SAFETY AREA.
NUMEROUS BALD EAGLES FISH AND MATE ABOVE RY.

Runway surface & condition

13/3120 FT USABLE, 10 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN. REMAINDER EITHER SIDE SOFT.

Approach & departure obstructions

13RY 13/31 NSTD MKGS: THLD MKD WITH YELLOW PLASTIC PIPES.

Other notes

ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
DETERIORATED RUBBER TIRES USED AS TIE DOWNS.
13/317 FT LEVEL ALONG EACH SIDE OF RY CNTRLN. REMAINDER 4 INCHES HIGHER, SOFT & UNEVEN. SOME RUTS OVER 12 INCHES; STANDING WATER AFTER RAIN.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · A68

Answer card

ICAO: A68
Name: SITUK
Location: YAKUTAT, ALASKA
Elevation: 60 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,060 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 2,150 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 28°
Current flight rules: IFR
Current wind: 280° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

SITUK is in Yakutat, Alaska. The field elevation is 60 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 2,150 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway has nonstandard markings. The threshold on 13 is marked with yellow plastic pipes. The usable center strip is narrow. The surface outside that strip is soft and uneven. Some ruts are reported over 12 inches deep after rain. Trees border the airstrip safety area. Maintain tight centerline control.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the field on CTAF before you go if you need current service details. Published remarks also note deteriorated rubber tires used as tie-downs. The airstrip sits in a coastal Alaska setting with wildlife activity. Bald eagles are reported over the runway. Plan for a careful arrival and a conservative go-around decision if the surface or traffic picture does not look right.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at SITUK (A68) and how long is it?

SITUK has one runway, 13/31. It is 2,150 ft long and turf.

Does SITUK have a control tower?

No. SITUK is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.6 and make standard self-announce calls.

Is there an ILS at SITUK?

No ILS approaches are published for SITUK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you fly.

What is the pattern altitude at SITUK?

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

What should I know about the runway surface at SITUK?

The runway has a narrow usable center strip. The rest is soft and uneven, with some ruts reported over 12 inches deep after rain. Keep the airplane on centerline and be ready to stop or go around if the surface looks poor.

Are there any special hazards at SITUK?

Yes. Trees border the airstrip safety area. The published remarks also mention bald eagles over the runway, so keep a good lookout on approach and departure.

Are there any FBOs on the field at SITUK?

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

What is the field elevation at SITUK?

The field elevation is 60 ft MSL. That is low elevation, but the turf surface and local weather still call for a conservative performance check before landing.

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