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Small airport

Buck Creek Airport

ICAO AK98🇺🇸 Buck Creek
Coordinates
65.6387°N, 167.4860°W
Elevation
560 ft (171 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
22:41
Civil dusk
23:40

About 14h 59m 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 Buck Creek Airport

Buck Creek Airport is a small airport in Buck Creek, United States. It sits at an elevation of 560 ft (171 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,220 ft / 372 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (TNC), about 11.7 nm to the wsw.

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
17 / 351,220 ft / 372 m70 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buck Creek Airport located?

Buck Creek Airport is small airport located in Buck Creek, United States, at an elevation of 560 ft (171 m).

How many runways does Buck Creek Airport have?

Buck Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,220 ft / 372 m.

What time zone is Buck Creek Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Buck Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Buck Creek Airport is approximately 6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Buck Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Buck Creek Airport is Tin City Long Range Radar Station Airport (TNC), about 11.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Wales Airport and Lost River 1 Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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