AK0

VFR

JAKES BAR

MCCARTHY · ALASKA

Elev
1,074'
Longest RWY
1,000'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into AK0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,074'
MSL · field 1,074' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF AK0

AK0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PACV (MERLE K (MUDHOLE) SMITH) · 87.3 NM away. Conditions at AK0 may differ.

METAR · PACV

Observed 11:53Z

PACV 151153Z 00000KT 10SM R27/5500VP6000FT BCFG OVC036 03/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP124 60001 70013 T00330033 10067 20028 51006
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
3°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-83 ft
Ceiling
3,600 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
13 NM SE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANNY ROSENKRANS
Address
BOX 493, COPPER CENTER AK 99573

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 10
103°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 103° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,074 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28103° / 283°1,000 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1040', tree, 0' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 0
2850', tree, 0' from thr, 85' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
AK0 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

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

  • The runway is subject to turbulence in any wind.Show FAA
  • The runway is suitable only for conventional gear aircraft.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection prior to landing is recommended.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28The runway is an unimproved river gravel bar.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 10/28The runway surface is very rough with rocks up to 15 inches in diameter.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · AK0

Answer card
ICAO
AK0
Name
JAKES BAR
Location
MCCARTHY, ALASKA
Elevation
1,074 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,074 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 1,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Jakes Bar (AK0) sits near McCarthy, Alaska. Field elevation is 1,074 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 1,000 ft long and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless local conditions or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The field is in a remote part of Alaska. Expect short-field planning. Expect limited margin. Check the surface before you commit.

The published remarks matter here. The runway is an unimproved river gravel bar. It is very rough. Rocks up to 15 inches in diameter are reported. It is suitable only for conventional gear aircraft. Runway condition is not monitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. Turbulence can show up in any wind.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Plan on self-sufficiency. Verify current field conditions with the airport operator before arrival. For any change in published procedures or local restrictions, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Jakes Bar (AK0) like?
AK0 has one runway, 10/28. It is 1,000 ft long and gravel. The published remarks say the surface is an unimproved river gravel bar with very rough conditions.
Does AK0 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for AK0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and plan for non-precision or visual operations only if conditions support it.
What is the pattern altitude at Jakes Bar?
Pattern altitude is not published for AK0. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement gives different guidance.
Is Jakes Bar towered?
No. AK0 does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
Can tricycle gear aircraft use AK0?
The published remarks say the runway is suitable only for conventional gear aircraft. That is a strong warning to verify suitability before planning a landing there.
What should I know about runway condition at AK0?
Runway condition is not monitored. The remarks recommend a visual inspection before landing. Rocks up to 15 inches in diameter are reported on the surface.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Jakes Bar?
No on-field FBOs are listed for AK0. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What is the field elevation at AK0?
Field elevation is 1,074 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially with a short gravel strip in remote Alaska.

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