Airport · ICAO · US
Class E (sfc)Talkeetna Airport
Live conditions at PATK
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Aerial view · PATK
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for PATK — 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 PATK
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 3,500 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207° | 3,500 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
| 19 | 027° | 3,500 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt | Yes | — |
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).
Communications
1 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- CTAF FSS Talkeetna Flight Service Station / CTAF 123.600
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Navaids associated with PATK
- NDB PEE
Peters Creek
0.30 MHz · LO · MEDIUM
- VOR-DME TKA
Talkeetna
116.20 MHz · DME 116.20 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for PATK, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
1 matched · 29 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
All translated remarks (1)
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 01–19: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 01–19: H3500X75 (CONC) MIRL RWY 01: VASI(V4R)—GA 3.0º TC…
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (29 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·S4 FUEL 100LL, JET A, A+ LGT ACTIVATE MIRL Rwy 01–19—CTAF.
- ·VASI Rwy 01 and Rwy 19 opr continuously.
- ·Attended Apr–Nov, Mon–Thu 0000–1030Z‡, Dec–Mar, Sun–Sat 0000–1030Z‡.
- ·Jet fuel avbl Mon–Fri 1600–0200Z‡.
- ·Jet A fuel is lctd off arpt.
- ·Prior arrangements for jet fuel requested to avoid delays. 907–733–2620.
- ·After hrs fuel only avbl with prior arrangements.
- ·BE ALERT: walking on active taxiway/aprons is not auth.
- ·Helo traffic, remain clear of commercial ramp and GA parking at all times.
- ·Operate to and from helo ramps avoiding over–flight of ramps to prevent damage to parked aircraft.
- ·Rwy 01–19 clsd to acft over 12,500 lbs; ctc amgr 907–733–2278.
- ·Rwy condition not monitored recommend visual inspection prior to using.
- ·Seaplane ops 3/4 mile SE Talkeetna arpt.
- ·Recommend acft ops to and from Christiansen Lake remain east of lake.
- ·Be alert CTAF procedures highly recommended due to village tfc pattern.
- ·Arpt has designated transient acft parking avbl.
- ·New helicopter ops area on North ramp.
- ·Cold temperature airport.
- ·Altitude correction required at below –28C.
- ·See Section C: Notices, for tfc pattern info.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 907-733-2278
- ·ASOS 135.2 (907) 621–7601.
- ·CTAF 123.6 AFIS 135.2 (Sep 15–Apr 14 1700–0245Z‡; Apr 15–Sep 14 1700–0500Z‡; OT ctc Kenai FSS) UNICOM 123.0 FSS TKA (TALKEETNA) Sep 15–Apr 14 1700–0245Z‡, Apr 15–Sep 14 1700–0500Z‡; OT ctc Kenai FSS.
- ·TALKEETNA RADIO 121.5 122.2 123.6 (LAA 123.6) RCO 121.5 122.2 123.6 (KENAI RADIO) ®ANCHORAGE CENTER APP/DEP CON 125.55 254.3
- ·CLASS E svc 1700–0500Z‡; other times CLASS G.
- ·(H) (H) VORW/DME 116.2 TKA Chan 109 N62º17.90´ W150º06.32´ 355º 1.4 NM to fld. 568/19E.
- ·VOR unusable: 277º–297º byd 30 NM blo 12,000´ DME unusable: 057º–087º byd 30 NM blo 13,000´ COMM/NAV/WEATHER REMARKS: Talkeetna FSS telephone 733–2277.
- ·AFIS operd by TKA FSS, OT Kenai FSS.
- ·TAMGAS HARBOR SPB (See ANNETTE on page 51) ANCHORAGE L–3D, 4F IAP AK, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for PATK — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at PATK
112 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 64 most recent.
Total events
33
since 1982
Fatal
0
0.0% of total
Last 5 years
5
≈ 1.0/yr
Last 10 years
10
≈ 1.0/yr
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Last 10 years · n=10
- Loss of control 4
- Stall / spin 2
- Controlled flight into terrain 1
- Gear-up landing 1
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
All time · n=112
- Other 67
- Loss of control 14
- Ground collision 7
- Stall / spin 7
- Weather · wind / icing / convective 4
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 4
- Gear-up landing 3
- Engine failure / power loss 2
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.
+ 48 more on file
Designees in AK
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as PATK — 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 PATK
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 | 29 nm |
| Martin Eric Hinshaw | Wasilla | AK | 48 nm |
| Ray Larue Hodges | Wasilla | AK | 48 nm |
| Stacia Joyce | Wasilla | AK | 48 nm |
| John Doy Jeffers | Palmer | AK | 51 nm |
| Rex Lee Gray | Palmer | AK | 51 nm |
| Dean Stewart Paulson | Eagle River | AK | 64 nm |
| Brenton Kennedy | Anchorage | AK | 73 nm |
| Bruce Cummings | Anchorage | AK | 73 nm |
| Carol Zerbe | Anchorage | AK | 73 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near PATK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicus David Hicks | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Donald Robert Lee | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| William Edward Nebesky | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Dallas Allen Haman | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Daniel Newton Rovey | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Danvers William Boardman | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Andrew Joseph Haag | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Richard Craig Ricks | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Lorena Anne Knapp | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Andreas Friedrich Hermansky | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near PATK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicus David Hicks | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Donald Robert Lee | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| William Wayne Stearns | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Danial J Doty | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Dallas Allen Haman | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Christopher Dean Campbell | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Ralph Andrew Young | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Gary Roechester Owens | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Andrew Joseph Haag | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
| Clayton Bradley Dillard | Talkeetna | AK | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near PATK
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 |
|---|---|
| Advanced AeroTechnologies Group Palmer, AK | 52 nm |
| Northern Lights Avionics, Inc Anchorage, AK | 67 nm |
| Avionics Specialists of Alaska Anchorage, AK | 68 nm |
| Aircom Avionics, Inc. Fairbanks, AK | 162 nm |
| San Juan Air Maintenance Friday Harbor, WA | 1223 nm |
| Cannon Avionics, Inc. Arlington, WA | 1262 nm |
| Cannon Aircraft Interiors & CAI Avionics Everett, WA | 1271 nm |
| Avionics Shop, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA | 1295 nm |
| B&C Quality Aircraft Maintenance, LLC Auburn, WA | 1300 nm |
| Evergreen Airworks Puyallup, WA | 1309 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 PATK: 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 ↗