AQY

VFR

GIRDWOOD

GIRDWOOD · ALASKA

Elev
164'
Longest RWY
2,095'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into AQY
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,164'
MSL · field 164' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 20
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF AQY

AQY does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAMR (MERRILL FLD) · 25.7 NM away. Conditions at AQY may differ.

METAR · PAMR

Observed 17:53Z

PAMR 131753Z 27004KT 10SM SCT055 SCT070 08/03 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP029 T00830028 10089 20033 50002
Wind
270° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.62 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
-265 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL BERTHOLL
Address
STATE OF ALASKA DOT/PF, GIRDWOOD AK 99587

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • 907-783-2232

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 4 kt
RWY 20
195°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 195° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,164 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored15° / 195°2,095 ftGRAVELStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
024', brush, 0' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 0
206', brush, 0' from thr, 81' 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
AQY · 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
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Daylight hang glider and parasail activity occurs 2 nautical miles northeast and on the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is unmonitored; a visual inspection before landing is recommended.Show FAA
  • There is a 100-foot cable from the hotel to the roundhouse.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20There is a 200-foot safety area at both ends of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20Runway 20 threshold has reflectors; edge markers are not available.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 threshold has reflectors; edge markers are not available.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The segmented circle markers are overgrown.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · AQY

Answer card
ICAO
AQY
Name
GIRDWOOD
Location
GIRDWOOD, ALASKA
Elevation
164 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,164 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,095 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 20

Girdwood Airport (AQY) sits in Girdwood, Alaska at 164 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 2,095 ft long and gravel. This is a non-towered field, so plan to self-announce on CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The runway headings are 40° and 220° magnetic. Published remarks matter here. Runway condition is unmonitored, so a visual inspection before landing is a good idea. Threshold reflectors are published on both ends. Edge markers are not available. The segmented circle markers are overgrown. There is also a 200-foot safety area at both ends of the runway.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go. One more local item to know. Daylight hang glider and parasail activity occurs 2 NM northeast and on the airport. There is also a 100-foot cable from the hotel to the roundhouse, so keep your scan sharp in the area. For any current noise, operating, or surface condition details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does Girdwood Airport use and how long is it?
AQY has one runway, 02/20. It is 2,095 ft long and gravel.
Does Girdwood Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for AQY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach picture before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at AQY?
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.
Is Girdwood Airport towered?
No. AQY is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and traffic calls.
What should I know about runway condition at Girdwood?
Runway condition is unmonitored. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The runway is gravel with no edge markers published.
Are there any special hazards at Girdwood Airport?
Yes. Daylight hang glider and parasail activity occurs 2 NM northeast and on the airport. There is also a 100-foot cable from the hotel to the roundhouse.
Which FBOs are on the field at AQY?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
What runway headings are published for AQY?
Runway 02/20 is published with magnetic headings of 40° and 220°. Use those as the runway headings for planning.

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