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Small airport

Highland Airport

ICAO 47AK🇺🇸 Eagle River
Coordinates
61.2925°N, 149.5330°W
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:38
Sunrise
05:01
Sunset
23:09
Civil dusk
00:32

About 18h 8m 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 Highland Airport

Highland Airport is a small airport in Eagle River, United States. It sits at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft / 427 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Bryant Army Airfield (FRN), about 3.8 nm to the wsw.

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
06 / 241,400 ft / 427 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PAK005 SR-SS; WKNDSSpecial useDangerGND12500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Highland Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Highland Airport located?

Highland Airport is small airport located in Eagle River, United States, at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m).

How many runways does Highland Airport have?

Highland Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,400 ft / 427 m.

What time zone is Highland Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Highland Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Highland Airport is approximately 14.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Highland Airport?

The nearest airport to Highland Airport is Bryant Army Airfield (FRN), about 3.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Fire Tower Ridge Airstrip and Birchwood Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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