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86AKSEAPLANE BASE

HOPPES

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago164.7 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

86AK

Elevation

164.7 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.547, -149.946

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

164.7 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5471, -149.9460

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PANC 131653Z 30003KT 10SM BKN060 BKN100 07/03 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP031 T00720028

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

300° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

7.2°C

Dewpoint

2.8°C

Altimeter

1003.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from PANC (23 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at Knik facing NorthEast
Live

Knik

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

Weather camera at Willow facing SouthEast
Live

Willow

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
18W/36W1,150 ft200 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8HOPPES

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 86AK.

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86AK Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HOPPES (86AK) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 164.7 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5471°N, 149.9460°W.

Runways

HOPPES has 1 runway. The longest runway (18W/36W) measures 1,150 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

HOPPES 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 HOPPES, 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 HOPPES 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 86AK?

86AK is the ICAO identifier for HOPPES, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does HOPPES have?

HOPPES (86AK) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 86AK?

The field elevation of HOPPES is 164.7 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 86AK?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 86AK?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 86AK?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HOPPES.

How do I access complete data for 86AK?

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Where is HOPPES located?

HOPPES (86AK) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 164.7 ft MSL.

Does 86AK have weather cameras?

86AK 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, 04:53 PM UTC