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Quick Facts
FAA
8AK5
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
62.514, -150.265
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
62.5139, -150.2653
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR PATK 131853Z 23005KT 10SM OVC080 08/00 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP032 T00830000 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
230° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
8.3°C
Dewpoint
0°C
Altimeter
1002.80 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from PATK (16 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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McKinley South
West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
6 NM away
Talkeetna
South · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
15 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft | 50 ft | GRVL | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 8AK5.
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8AK5 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
FORT CROSBY (8AK5) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 650 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 62.5139°N, 150.2653°W.
Runways
FORT CROSBY has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 1,800 feet by 50 feet with a grvl surface.
Communications & Operations
FORT CROSBY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FORT CROSBY, 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 FORT CROSBY 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 8AK5?
8AK5 is the ICAO identifier for FORT CROSBY, a public-use airport located in TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does FORT CROSBY have?
FORT CROSBY (8AK5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 8AK5?
The field elevation of FORT CROSBY is 650 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 8AK5?
No fuel types are currently listed for FORT CROSBY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 8AK5?
The current flight category at FORT CROSBY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 8AK5?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for FORT CROSBY.
How do I access complete data for 8AK5?
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Where is FORT CROSBY located?
FORT CROSBY (8AK5) is located in TRAPPER CREEK, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL.
Does 8AK5 have weather cameras?
8AK5 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.