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68AKHELIPORT

COWELL'S

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago142 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

68AK

Elevation

142 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.517, -149.931

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

142 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5166, -149.9306

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PANC 131853Z 28004KT 10SM FEW048 OVC060 09/03 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP035 T00940028

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 4 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

9.4°C

Dewpoint

2.8°C

Altimeter

1003.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PANC (21 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 68AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Knik facing NorthEast
Live

Knik

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

10 NM away

Weather camera at Willow facing SouthEast
Live

Willow

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H120 ft20 ftWOOD-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8COWELL'S

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 68AK.

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68AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COWELL'S (68AK) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 142 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5166°N, 149.9306°W.

Helipads

COWELL'S has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a wood surface.

Communications & Operations

COWELL'S 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 COWELL'S, 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 COWELL'S 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 68AK?

68AK is the ICAO identifier for COWELL'S, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does COWELL'S have?

COWELL'S (68AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 68AK?

The field elevation of COWELL'S is 142 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 68AK?

No fuel types are currently listed for COWELL'S. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 68AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 68AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for COWELL'S.

How do I access complete data for 68AK?

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Where is COWELL'S located?

COWELL'S (68AK) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 142 ft MSL.

Does 68AK have weather cameras?

68AK 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, 06:53 PM UTC