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Small airport

Fireweed Airport

ICAO US-0688Local 0AK8🇺🇸 McCarthy
Coordinates
61.4269°N, 142.9782°W
Elevation
1,320 ft (402 m)
Type
Small airport
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
22:49
Civil dusk
00:18

About 18h 20m 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 Fireweed Airport

Fireweed Airport is a small airport in McCarthy, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,320 ft (402 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft / 1,128 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Swift Creek Airport (AK31), about 1.1 nm to the sw.

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
02 / 203,700 ft / 1,128 m78 ftGvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fireweed Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fireweed Airport located?

Fireweed Airport is small airport located in McCarthy, United States, at an elevation of 1,320 ft (402 m).

How many runways does Fireweed Airport have?

Fireweed Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Fireweed Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fireweed Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fireweed 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 Fireweed Airport?

The nearest airport to Fireweed Airport is Swift Creek Airport (AK31), about 1.1 nm to the sw, followed by Mc Carthy Airport and Young Creek Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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