1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
AK85
Elevation
110 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
61.482, -149.764
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
110 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
61.4823, -149.7640
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR PAWS 131556Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT085 06/02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP005 T00610022 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
120° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
6.1°C
Dewpoint
2.2°C
Altimeter
1003.50 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from PAWS (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:56Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
SouthWest · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
14 NM away
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South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
14 NM away
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 800 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | BIRCHWATER |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for AK85.
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AK85 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
BIRCHWATER (AK85) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in WASILLA, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 110 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.4823°N, 149.7640°W.
Runways
BIRCHWATER has 1 runway. The longest runway (07/25) measures 800 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
BIRCHWATER 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 BIRCHWATER, 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 BIRCHWATER 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 AK85?
AK85 is the ICAO identifier for BIRCHWATER, a public-use airport located in WASILLA, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does BIRCHWATER have?
BIRCHWATER (AK85) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of AK85?
The field elevation of BIRCHWATER is 110 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at AK85?
No fuel types are currently listed for BIRCHWATER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at AK85?
The current flight category at BIRCHWATER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at AK85?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for BIRCHWATER.
How do I access complete data for AK85?
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Where is BIRCHWATER located?
BIRCHWATER (AK85) is located in WASILLA, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 110 ft MSL.
Does AK85 have weather cameras?
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