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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
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:20
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
21:03
Civil dusk
21:51

About 13h 56m 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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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

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.