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Small general aviation airport serving the Palmer, Alaska area.
Location
Palmer, United States
Butte Municipal Airport (ICAO: AK1) is a small general aviation facility located in the Butte community near Palmer, Alaska, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. It serves private pilots and light aircraft operations in the region.
The airport is situated in the agriculturally rich Matanuska Valley, northeast of Anchorage. Like many rural Alaskan airports, it plays a practical role in connecting residents to the broader transportation network of the state.
No scheduled commercial airline service operates from this facility. It functions primarily as a local general aviation field supporting private, recreational, and utility flying.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the Palmer-Wasilla area highway network in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Notable facts
- ›ICAO identifier is AK1; it has no assigned IATA code.
- ›Located in the Butte community near Palmer in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
- ›Serves general aviation only, with no scheduled commercial passenger service.
- ›Situated in the Matanuska Valley, known for its agricultural productivity and scenic terrain.
- ›Typical of many small Alaskan airstrips that support private and utility aviation in rural communities.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
