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6AK1AIRPORT

PLATINUM MINE

PLATINUM, Alaska

MVFRUpdated 2h ago100 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6AK1

Elevation

100 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

58.912, -161.714

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

100 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

58.9117, -161.7139

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAEH 272355Z AUTO 02008KT 310V160 10SM OVC016 09/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP190 T00870047 10098 20060 52003 $;

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

20° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.7°C

Dewpoint

4.7°C

Altimeter

1018.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAEH (26 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-27 23:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6AK1. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Platinum facing NorthEast
Live

Platinum

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

9 NM away

Weather camera at Goodnews Bay facing SouthWest
Live

Goodnews Bay

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

15 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16/342,000 ft75 ftGRAVEL-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6AK1.

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6AK1 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PLATINUM MINE (6AK1) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 100 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 58.9117°N, 161.7139°W.

Runways

PLATINUM MINE has 1 runway. The longest runway (16/34) measures 2,000 feet by 75 feet with a gravel surface.

Communications & Operations

PLATINUM MINE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PLATINUM MINE, 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 PLATINUM MINE is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6AK1?

6AK1 is the ICAO identifier for PLATINUM MINE, a public-use airport located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does PLATINUM MINE have?

PLATINUM MINE (6AK1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6AK1?

The field elevation of PLATINUM MINE is 100 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6AK1?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 6AK1?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 6AK1?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for PLATINUM MINE.

How do I access complete data for 6AK1?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for PLATINUM MINE.

Where is PLATINUM MINE located?

PLATINUM MINE (6AK1) is located in PLATINUM, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL.

Does 6AK1 have weather cameras?

6AK1 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 Jun 25, 02:20 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 27, 11:55 PM UTC
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