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85AKSEAPLANE BASE

MARION

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago150 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

85AK

Elevation

150 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.509, -149.909

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

150 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5092, -149.9086

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR PANC 131753Z 26005KT 10SM BKN065 BKN095 09/03 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP032 T00890033 10089 20039 53003

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

260° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.9°C

Dewpoint

3.3°C

Altimeter

1003.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from PANC (21 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 85AK. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Knik facing NorthEast
Live

Knik

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

Weather camera at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson facing SouthWest
Live

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

SouthWest · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W3,400 ft200 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8MARION

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 85AK.

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85AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MARION (85AK) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5092°N, 149.9086°W.

Runways

MARION has 1 runway. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 3,400 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

MARION 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 MARION, 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 MARION 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 85AK?

85AK is the ICAO identifier for MARION, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does MARION have?

MARION (85AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 85AK?

The field elevation of MARION is 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 85AK?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 85AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 85AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MARION.

How do I access complete data for 85AK?

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Where is MARION located?

MARION (85AK) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL.

Does 85AK have weather cameras?

85AK 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, 05:53 PM UTC