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8AK1

Jacobus Field · Gulkana

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,670 ft / 509 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 1,200 ft · DIRTUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Jacobus Field (8AK1), located in Gulkana, 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 1,670 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
Jacobus Field
ICAO / IATA
8AK1 / —
Municipality
Gulkana
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,670 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,200 ft / 366 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: DIRT
Heading: ° / °
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24
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).

PAGK
Gulkana Airport
15 km / 8 nm
PAVD
Valdez Pioneer Field
136 km / 73 nm
PAOR
Northway Airport
191 km / 103 nm
PABI
Allen Army Airfield
191 km / 103 nm
PACV
Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport
199 km / 107 nm

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