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Small airport

Moose Meadows Airport

ICAO US-2862Local 9AK9🇺🇸 Sterling
Coordinates
60.5530°N, 150.6420°W
Elevation
253 ft (77 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.8° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
21:16
Civil dusk
22:02

About 14h 23m 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 Moose Meadows Airport

Moose Meadows Airport is a small airport in Sterling, United States. It sits at an elevation of 253 ft (77 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft / 579 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Whale of a Tail Airport (US-2863), about 0.4 nm to the e.

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
08 / 261,900 ft / 579 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Moose Meadows Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Moose Meadows Airport located?

Moose Meadows Airport is small airport located in Sterling, United States, at an elevation of 253 ft (77 m).

How many runways does Moose Meadows Airport have?

Moose Meadows Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,900 ft / 579 m.

What time zone is Moose Meadows Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Moose Meadows Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moose Meadows Airport is approximately 13.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moose Meadows Airport?

The nearest airport to Moose Meadows Airport is Whale of a Tail Airport (US-2863), about 0.4 nm to the e, followed by Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Airport and Atkins Road Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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