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61AKHELIPORT

ERA CHULITNA RIVER

TRAPPER CREEK/TALKEETNA, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago960 ft MSL

2

Runways

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

61AK

Elevation

960 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

62.568, -150.236

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

960 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

62.5676, -150.2359

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0800-2000

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 (17 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 61AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at McKinley South facing West
Live

McKinley South

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

10 NM away

Weather camera at Talkeetna facing South
Live

Talkeetna

South · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

17 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H120 ft20 ftTURF-
H220 ft20 ftTURF-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9ERA CHULITNA RIVER

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 61AK.

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61AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

ERA CHULITNA RIVER (61AK) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in TRAPPER CREEK/TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 960 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 62.5676°N, 150.2359°W.

Helipads

ERA CHULITNA RIVER has 2 helipads. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a turf surface. Other runways include H2 (20 ft, TURF).

Communications & Operations

ERA CHULITNA RIVER 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 ERA CHULITNA RIVER, 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 ERA CHULITNA RIVER 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 61AK?

61AK is the ICAO identifier for ERA CHULITNA RIVER, a public-use airport located in TRAPPER CREEK/TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does ERA CHULITNA RIVER have?

ERA CHULITNA RIVER (61AK) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 61AK?

The field elevation of ERA CHULITNA RIVER is 960 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 61AK?

No fuel types are currently listed for ERA CHULITNA RIVER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 61AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 61AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for ERA CHULITNA RIVER.

How do I access complete data for 61AK?

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Where is ERA CHULITNA RIVER located?

ERA CHULITNA RIVER (61AK) is located in TRAPPER CREEK/TALKEETNA, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL.

Does 61AK have weather cameras?

61AK 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