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Small airport

Independence Creek Airport

ICAO 2AK9🇺🇸 Independence Creek
Coordinates
65.6734°N, 162.4601°W
Elevation
250 ft (76 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
22:25
Civil dusk
23:24

About 15h 7m 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 Independence Creek Airport

Independence Creek Airport is a small airport in Independence Creek, United States. It sits at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft / 549 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Candle 2 Airport (CDL), about 19.3 nm to the ne.

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
16 / 341,800 ft / 549 m60 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Independence Creek Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Independence Creek Airport located?

Independence Creek Airport is small airport located in Independence Creek, United States, at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m).

How many runways does Independence Creek Airport have?

Independence Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,800 ft / 549 m.

What time zone is Independence Creek Airport in?

Independence Creek Airport is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Independence Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Independence Creek Airport is approximately 8.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Independence Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Independence Creek Airport is Candle 2 Airport (CDL), about 19.3 nm to the ne, followed by Deering Airport and Upper Hannum Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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