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17AKHELIPORT

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/

KETCHIKAN, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago5 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

17AK

Elevation

5 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

55.383, -131.737

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

5 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

55.3829, -131.7366

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAKT 131653Z 12011KT 10SM FEW012 FEW023 OVC055 11/09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP094 HARBOR WIND 12008KT T01110089 PNO $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

120° at 11 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

11.1°C

Dewpoint

8.9°C

Altimeter

1009.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAKT (2 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 17AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Ketchikan facing SouthWest
Live

Ketchikan

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

2 NM away

Weather camera at Point Higgins facing South
Live

Point Higgins

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

6 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1150 ft50 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 17AK.

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17AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ (17AK) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 55.3829°N, 131.7366°W.

Helipads

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 150 feet by 50 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/, 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 KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ 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 17AK?

17AK is the ICAO identifier for KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/, a public-use airport located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ have?

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ (17AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 17AK?

The field elevation of KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ is 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 17AK?

No fuel types are currently listed for KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 17AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 17AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/.

How do I access complete data for 17AK?

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Where is KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ located?

KETCHIKAN /TEMSCO H/ (17AK) is located in KETCHIKAN, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL.

Does 17AK have weather cameras?

17AK 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, 03:51 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC