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AK8 — Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base

Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredTalkeetna, AK • 400' MSL

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AK8 Runways2 runways

AK8 has 2 runways. The longest is 14W/32W at 4,000 ft × 1,600 ft (water).

14W/32WNo runway lights4,000 ft × 1,600 ftWater
4W/22WNo runway lights3,800 ft × 2,000 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

AK8 Field Data

AK8 field elevation is 400 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at AK8 is 1,400 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at AK8: 100LL.

Field elevation400 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,400 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LLAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About AK8

Is AK8 (Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, AK8 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at AK8?

AK8 has 2 runways (14W/32W, 4W/22W). The longest runway is 4,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at AK8?

Runway 14W/32W is the longest at AK8 — 4,000 ft × 1,600 ft, water.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at AK8?

AK8 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,400 feet MSL at a field elevation of 400 feet.

Does AK8 have fuel?

Yes. AK8 (Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base) has 100LL available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of AK8?

AK8 (Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 400 feet MSL.

Where is AK8 located?

AK8 (Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base) is located in Talkeetna, AK.