AK76

VFR

EAST ALSEK RIVER

YAKUTAT · ALASKA

Elev
39'
Longest RWY
1,500'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:26Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into AK76
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,039'
MSL · field 39' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF AK76

AK76 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAYA (YAKUTAT) · 44.5 NM away. Conditions at AK76 may differ.

METAR · PAYA

Observed 17:26Z

PAYA 131726Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW008 BKN035 OVC090 08/06 A2975 RMK AO2 RAE1658 P0000 T00780061 TSNO $
Wind
110° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-581 ft
Ceiling
3,500 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
49 NM SE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
YAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NATL PARK SERVICE
Address
GLACIER BAY NATL PARK, PO BOX 137, 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

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110° · 3 kt
RWY 02
025°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 025° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,039 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored25° / 205°1,500 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0240', trees, 0' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
2037', trees, 0' from thr, 58' 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
AK76 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Cabin forest service is maintained.Show FAA
  • The runway safety area surface rises and falls plus 12 inches; maintain centerline control.Show FAA
  • Bears and all-terrain vehicles are in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The tree path is cut to 80 feet.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Fair condition; tree-mounted wind indicator is partially obscured.Show FAA
  • 02/20The surface is soft in spring or during heavy rain.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · AK76

Answer card
ICAO
AK76
Name
EAST ALSEK RIVER
Location
YAKUTAT, ALASKA
Elevation
39 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,039 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 1,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
28°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

East Alsek River Airport sits near Yakutat, Alaska. Field elevation is 39 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 1,500 ft long and turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The field is a simple backcountry strip, so expect to work the airplane carefully on the turf surface. The published remarks say the runway safety area rises and falls by about 12 inches. Keep good centerline control. The tree path is cut to 80 ft. The surface can be soft in spring or during heavy rain. A tree-mounted wind indicator is partially obscured.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need local services. The remarks also note bears and all-terrain vehicles in the vicinity of the runway. This is a good place to stay alert on the ground as well as in the pattern. The field has been established since before 1959, so plan on a basic strip with limited published support rather than a fully developed airport.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at AK76 East Alsek River Airport?
AK76 has one runway, 02/20. It is 1,500 ft long and turf.
Does East Alsek River Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for AK76. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at AK76?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is AK76 towered or untowered?
AK76 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard self-announce calls.
What should I know about the runway surface at East Alsek River Airport?
The runway is turf. The published remarks say it can be soft in spring or during heavy rain, so plan your rollout and braking with that in mind.
Are there any operational hazards at AK76?
Yes. Published remarks mention bears and all-terrain vehicles in the vicinity of the runway. The runway safety area also rises and falls by about 12 inches, so keep the airplane centered.
Is there an FBO on the field at AK76?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What runway heading should I expect on final at AK76?
Runway 02/20 is published with magnetic headings of about 53° and 233°. Use those as the runway references for planning.

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AK76 East Alsek River Airport