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Small airport

Jacobus Field

ICAO 8AK1🇺🇸 Gulkana
Coordinates
62.2803°N, 145.3630°W
Elevation
1,670 ft (509 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
15.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
02:06
Sunrise
04:20
Sunset
23:16
Civil dusk
01:30

About 18h 57m 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 Jacobus Field

Jacobus Field is a small airport in Gulkana, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,670 ft (509 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft / 366 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Gulkana Airport (GKN), about 7.9 nm to the ssw.

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 / 241,200 ft / 366 m100 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jacobus Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jacobus Field located?

Jacobus Field is small airport located in Gulkana, United States, at an elevation of 1,670 ft (509 m).

How many runways does Jacobus Field have?

Jacobus Field has 1 runway, the longest being 1,200 ft / 366 m.

What time zone is Jacobus Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Jacobus Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jacobus Field is approximately 15.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jacobus Field?

The nearest airport to Jacobus Field is Gulkana Airport (GKN), about 7.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Crosswind Lake Airport and Copper Center 2 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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