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6AK5AIRPORT

FIRE ISLAND

ANCHORAGE, Alaska

MVFRUpdated 2h ago55 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6AK5

Elevation

55 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.168, -150.161

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

55 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.1683, -150.1606

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PANC 091853Z 01003KT 6SM -RA BR BKN030 OVC060 11/07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP084 P0004 T01060072

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

10° at 3 kt

Visibility

6 SM

Temperature

10.6°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1008.50 inHg

Weather

-RA BR

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PANC (10 NM away)

Observed 2026-06-09 18:53Z

Weather Camera

Weather camera at Fire Island facing SouthWest
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Fire Island

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
18/362,000 ft60 ftGRAVEL-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6AK5.

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6AK5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FIRE ISLAND (6AK5) is a publicly owned airport restricted to private use located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 55 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.1683°N, 150.1606°W.

Runways

FIRE ISLAND has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 2,000 feet by 60 feet with a gravel surface.

Communications & Operations

FIRE ISLAND is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near FIRE ISLAND, 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 FIRE ISLAND 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 6AK5?

6AK5 is the ICAO identifier for FIRE ISLAND, a public-use airport located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does FIRE ISLAND have?

FIRE ISLAND (6AK5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6AK5?

The field elevation of FIRE ISLAND is 55 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6AK5?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 6AK5?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 6AK5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FIRE ISLAND.

How do I access complete data for 6AK5?

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

Where is FIRE ISLAND located?

FIRE ISLAND (6AK5) is located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL.

Does 6AK5 have weather cameras?

Yes, 6AK5 has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 9, 01:39 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated Jun 9, 06:53 PM UTC