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Live conditions at 1AK8
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Aerial view · 1AK8
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for 1AK8 — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at 1AK8
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 950 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | — | 950 ft | 35 ft | Dirt | No | — |
| 36 | — | 950 ft | 35 ft | Dirt | No | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Field profile
Use
Private
Ownership
Private
Scheduled service
No
NTSB events at 1AK8
65 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 50 most recent.
Last 10 years · n=2
- Loss of control 2
All time · n=65
- Other 57
- Ground collision 4
- Loss of control 2
- Stall / spin 1
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
+ 15 more on file
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as 1AK8 — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,010
Flight Instructors
A&P
3,011
Mechanics
AME
30
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
4
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
2
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
5
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
6
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
7
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
24
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
25
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
7
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
Schools
20
Flight Schools
FBO
55
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
6
Flying Clubs
Repair
4
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
3
EAA Chapters
DPEs near 1AK8
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Maurice Warner | Willow | AK | 52 nm |
| Martin Eric Hinshaw | Wasilla | AK | 55 nm |
| Ray Larue Hodges | Wasilla | AK | 55 nm |
| Stacia Joyce | Wasilla | AK | 55 nm |
| Dean Stewart Paulson | Eagle River | AK | 58 nm |
| John Doy Jeffers | Palmer | AK | 65 nm |
| Rex Lee Gray | Palmer | AK | 65 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 68 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Anchorage | AK | 68 nm |
| Carol Zerbe | Anchorage | AK | 68 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near 1AK8
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Marie Dietz | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Kevin Lee Anderson | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Janet Irene Mccartney | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Jonathan Joseph Kotwicki | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| James Brian Finney | Houston | AK | 45 nm |
| Dana Claire Mcdonald | Houston | AK | 45 nm |
| Jesse David Baxter | Willow | AK | 52 nm |
| Jeff Joseph Bertrand | Willow | AK | 52 nm |
| Garland James Dobson | Willow | AK | 52 nm |
| Donald Edward Glaser | Willow | AK | 52 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near 1AK8
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel William Mcmullen | Skwentna | AK | 14 nm |
| Clarence Henry Schroeder | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Robert Thomas Hutchison | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Lee William Budde | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| John Ellis Lilly | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Kevin Lee Anderson | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Eric Andrew Swenson | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Janet Irene Mccartney | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| Jonathan Joseph Kotwicki | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
| John Alan Biornstad | Big Lake | AK | 42 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near 1AK8
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Avionics Specialists of Alaska Anchorage, AK | 50 nm |
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 52 nm |
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 66 nm |
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 212 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1237 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1276 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1285 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1307 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1313 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1322 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for 1AK8: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗