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Small airport

Talachulitna River Airport

ICAO 1AK6🇺🇸 Sketna
Coordinates
61.8563°N, 151.3975°W
Elevation
282 ft (86 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:37
Sunrise
05:05
Sunset
23:20
Civil dusk
00:48

About 18h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Talachulitna River Airport

Talachulitna River Airport is a small airport in Sketna, United States. It sits at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Scooters Airport (US-6420), about 6.6 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced1,800 ft / 549 m50 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Scooters AirportUS-6420
6.6 nm NNW (327°)
Alaska View AirportAN03
8.2 nm N (7°)
Skwentna AirportSKW
8.8 nm NE (42°)
Talaheim Airport1AK8
10.8 nm S (178°)
Johnson Strip Yentna AirportUS-4992
11.5 nm ENE (62°)
Bentalit Lodge AirstripUS-3521
12.5 nm ENE (68°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Talachulitna River Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Talachulitna River Airport located?

Talachulitna River Airport is small airport located in Sketna, United States, at an elevation of 282 ft (86 m).

How many runways does Talachulitna River Airport have?

Talachulitna River Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Talachulitna River Airport in?

Talachulitna River Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Talachulitna River Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Talachulitna River Airport is approximately 13.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Talachulitna River Airport?

The nearest airport to Talachulitna River Airport is Scooters Airport (US-6420), about 6.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Alaska View Airport and Skwentna Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Talachulitna River Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.