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AK98

Buck Creek Airport · Buck Creek

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
560 ft / 171 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 1,220 ft · GRAVELUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buck Creek Airport (AK98), located in Buck Creek, 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 560 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
Buck Creek Airport
ICAO / IATA
AK98 / —
Municipality
Buck Creek
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
560 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,220 ft / 372 m
Runway Width: 70 ft / 21 m
Surface Type: GRAVEL
Heading: ° / °
RWY 17
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35
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).

PAPC
Port Clarence Coast Guard Station
52 km / 28 nm
PAOM
Nome Airport
158 km / 85 nm
PADE
Deering Airport
220 km / 119 nm
PAOT
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
259 km / 140 nm
PASA
Savoonga Airport
260 km / 140 nm

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