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Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
8AK2
FAA
8AK2
Elevation
150 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
60.700, -151.295
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
150 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
Coordinates
60.6998, -151.2947
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Kenai
North · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total
8 NM away
Nikiski
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
11 NM away
11 camera angles available
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 17 / 35 | 2,600 ft | 60 ft | GRVL-DIRT-F | - | - | - |
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8AK2
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1AK5
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1AK5
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8AK2 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Carty's Airstrip (8AK2) is a airport located in Nikiski, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 60.6998°N, 151.2947°W.
Runways
Carty's Airstrip has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 2,600 feet by 60 feet with a grvl-dirt-f surface.
Communications & Operations
Carty's Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Carty's Airstrip, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8AK2?
8AK2 is the FAA location identifier for Carty's Airstrip, an airport whose use category the FAA does not publish, located in Nikiski, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does Carty's Airstrip have?
Carty's Airstrip (8AK2) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8AK2?
The field elevation of Carty's Airstrip is 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA does not publish how this figure was determined; it may be estimated rather than surveyed.
Is fuel available at 8AK2?
No fuel types are currently listed for Carty's Airstrip. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 8AK2?
The longest runway at Carty's Airstrip is 2,600 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 8AK2?
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Where is Carty's Airstrip located?
Carty's Airstrip (8AK2) is located in Nikiski, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL.
Does 8AK2 have weather cameras?
8AK2 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.