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5AK3AIRPORT

AIRWAY

NORTH POLE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago480 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5AK3

Elevation

480 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

64.773, -147.334

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

480 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

64.7732, -147.3338

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI PAEI 061201Z 00000KT 10SM -SHRA FEW011 SCT016 SCT023 BKN042 OVC049 04/02 A2978

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

4°C

Dewpoint

2°C

Altimeter

1008.50 inHg

Weather

-SHRA

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from PAEI (15 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:01Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5AK3. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Eielson facing South
Live

Eielson

South · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

Weather camera at Salcha facing NorthEast
Live

Salcha

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

32 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
15/332,550 ft45 ftGRAVEL-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8AIRWAY

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5AK3.

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5AK3 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

AIRWAY (5AK3) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in NORTH POLE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 480 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 64.7732°N, 147.3338°W.

Runways

AIRWAY has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 2,550 feet by 45 feet with a gravel surface.

Communications & Operations

AIRWAY 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 AIRWAY, 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 AIRWAY 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 5AK3?

5AK3 is the ICAO identifier for AIRWAY, a public-use airport located in NORTH POLE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does AIRWAY have?

AIRWAY (5AK3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5AK3?

The field elevation of AIRWAY is 480 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5AK3?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 5AK3?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 5AK3?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for AIRWAY.

How do I access complete data for 5AK3?

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Where is AIRWAY located?

AIRWAY (5AK3) is located in NORTH POLE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL.

Does 5AK3 have weather cameras?

5AK3 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 6, 12:34 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:01 PM UTC