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9AK3

Nikolai Creek Airport · Tyonek

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
30 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 4,100 ft · GRAVELUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nikolai Creek Airport (9AK3), located in Tyonek, 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 30 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
Nikolai Creek Airport
ICAO / IATA
9AK3 / —
Municipality
Tyonek
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
30 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,100 ft / 1,250 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: GRAVEL
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).

PAEN
Kenai Municipal Airport
50 km / 27 nm
PASX
Soldotna Airport
64 km / 35 nm
PANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
80 km / 43 nm
PAMR
Merrill Field
89 km / 48 nm
PAED
Elmendorf Air Force Base
92 km / 50 nm

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