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51AKAIRPORT

BIRCH CREEK LANDING

TALKEETNA, Alaska

VFRUpdated 1h ago400 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

51AK

Elevation

400 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

62.242, -150.066

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

400 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

62.2423, -150.0658

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PATK 131853Z 23005KT 10SM OVC080 08/00 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP032 T00830000 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

230° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.3°C

Dewpoint

0°C

Altimeter

1002.80 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PATK (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 51AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Talkeetna facing South
Live

Talkeetna

South · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

5 NM away

Weather camera at McKinley South facing West
Live

McKinley South

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

15 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/342,500 ft75 ftTURF-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF123.6BIRCH CREEK LANDING

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 51AK.

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51AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BIRCH CREEK LANDING (51AK) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 400 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 62.2423°N, 150.0658°W.

Runways

BIRCH CREEK LANDING has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 2,500 feet by 75 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

BIRCH CREEK LANDING 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 BIRCH CREEK LANDING, 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 BIRCH CREEK LANDING 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 51AK?

51AK is the ICAO identifier for BIRCH CREEK LANDING, a public-use airport located in TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does BIRCH CREEK LANDING have?

BIRCH CREEK LANDING (51AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 51AK?

The field elevation of BIRCH CREEK LANDING is 400 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 51AK?

No fuel types are currently listed for BIRCH CREEK LANDING. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 51AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 51AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BIRCH CREEK LANDING.

How do I access complete data for 51AK?

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Where is BIRCH CREEK LANDING located?

BIRCH CREEK LANDING (51AK) is located in TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL.

Does 51AK have weather cameras?

51AK 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, 06:53 PM UTC