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Small airport

Swift Creek Airport

ICAO AK31🇺🇸 Mccarthy
Coordinates
61.4112°N, 143.0010°W
Elevation
1,225 ft (373 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
16.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:00
Sunrise
04:29
Sunset
22:48
Civil dusk
00:17

About 18h 19m 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 Swift Creek Airport

Swift Creek Airport is a small airport in Mccarthy, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,225 ft (373 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Fireweed Airport (US-0688), about 1.1 nm to the ne.

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
16 / 342,000 ft / 610 m35 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Fireweed AirportUS-0688
1.1 nm NE (35°)
Mc Carthy AirportMXY
3.2 nm ENE (61°)
Young Creek Airport0AK5
8.4 nm ESE (113°)
Long Lake Airport4AK3
9.4 nm WSW (258°)
May Creek AirportMYK
10.1 nm ESE (117°)
Jakes Bar AirportAK0
12 nm SSE (164°)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swift Creek Airport located?

Swift Creek Airport is small airport located in Mccarthy, United States, at an elevation of 1,225 ft (373 m).

How many runways does Swift Creek Airport have?

Swift Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Swift Creek Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Swift Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Swift Creek Airport is approximately 16.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Swift Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Swift Creek Airport is Fireweed Airport (US-0688), about 1.1 nm to the ne, followed by Mc Carthy Airport and Young Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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