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09AKAIRPORT

WEST BEAVER

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago228 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

09AK

Elevation

228 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.589, -149.847

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

228 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5894, -149.8473

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAWS 131656Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM FEW110 08/02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP006 T00780022 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

80° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

7.8°C

Dewpoint

2.2°C

Altimeter

1003.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from PAWS (18 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 09AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Willow facing SouthEast
Live

Willow

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

15 NM away

Weather camera at Knik facing NorthEast
Live

Knik

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

17 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
06/241,300 ft60 ftTURF-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8WEST BEAVER

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 09AK.

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09AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WEST BEAVER (09AK) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 228 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5894°N, 149.8473°W.

Runways

WEST BEAVER has 1 runway. The longest runway (06/24) measures 1,300 feet by 60 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

WEST BEAVER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WEST BEAVER, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WEST BEAVER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 09AK?

09AK is the ICAO identifier for WEST BEAVER, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does WEST BEAVER have?

WEST BEAVER (09AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 09AK?

The field elevation of WEST BEAVER is 228 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 09AK?

No fuel types are currently listed for WEST BEAVER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 09AK?

The current flight category at WEST BEAVER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 09AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for WEST BEAVER.

How do I access complete data for 09AK?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for WEST BEAVER.

Where is WEST BEAVER located?

WEST BEAVER (09AK) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 228 ft MSL.

Does 09AK have weather cameras?

09AK does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:50 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:56 PM UTC