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53AK

Lakewood Airstrip · Sterling

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
110 ft / 34 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 1,200 ft · GRVLUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lakewood Airstrip (53AK), located in Sterling, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 110 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lakewood Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
53AK / —
Municipality
Sterling
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
110 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,200 ft / 366 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: GRVL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

PASX
Soldotna Airport
12 km / 6 nm
PAEN
Kenai Municipal Airport
22 km / 12 nm
PANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
86 km / 46 nm
PAWD
Seward Airport
91 km / 49 nm
PAMR
Merrill Field
93 km / 50 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026