EIA forecasts Alaska crude oil production will grow in 2026 for the first time since 2017
In our March 2025 Short-Term Energy Outlook, we forecast crude oil production in Alaska will increase by 16,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2026 to 438,000 b/d after remaining relatively flat in 2025. Two new oil developments in Alaska—the Nuna and Pikka projects—are expected to boost crude oil production in the state after decades of decline. If realized, this annual production increase will be the first since 2017 and the largest since 2002..
Alaska Terminal District ODO terminated
The Alaska Terminal District has terminated opposite direction operations (ODO) at most Alaskan tower-controlled airports. The only exceptions to this guidance are emergencies, operational necessity, and medical evacuation flights (MEDEVAC). The affected airports are Bethel, King Salmon, Kenai, Lake Hood, Merrill Field, and Juneau Airports. This is an interim measure until all affected facilities can accomplish a thorough review and revise operating procedures as necessary. The new procedures will include VFR operations as they relate to opposite direction operations. We understand these procedures may have an economic impact to some of our users and we are committed to
Interior Alaska Flight Instructor Association
The Interior Alaska Flight Instructor Association (IAFA) holds 8 meetings a year on the last Wednesday of the month except November, which is the next to last Wednesday due to Thanksgiving, and December, which there is no meeting due to Christmas. The meeting dates are as follows: Sep 24, 2014 Oct 29, 2014 Nov 19, 2014 Jan 28, 2015 Feb 25, 2015 Mar 25, 2015 Apr 29, 2015 May 27, 2015 The monthly meetings are informative and interesting and generally include two short presentations and opportunity for discussion. IAFA is a very active group and is in need of a new
Alaska Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format
Alaska Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format The FAA transitioned to mandatory use of the international flight plan format for all IFR and VFR domestic and international civil flights in the contiguous United States in August 2019. Effective March 26, 2020, all domestic and international civil flights in Alaska must use the international flight plan format as well. The change is part of an effort to modernize and streamline flight planning and supports the FAA’s NextGen initiatives. Benefits of the international form make it easier and more intuitive for pilots to use and will increase safety. An increase in
Flying in Alaska
Flying in Alaska Special Considerations It has been said, there is nothing like flying in Alaska. There is a lot of truth in that statement. While Alaska offers a pilot unparalleled beauty, it also offers a very complex aviation environment in which to navigate. The challenges vary from the complex airspace around Anchorage to the vast, unpopulated areas that allow a pilot to operate in Class G airspace. Flying safely in Alaska requires thorough planning and special attention to detail. When preparing for a flight adventure, a pilot will consider such things as airspace, his or her capabilities, the weather
Alaska Guide Pilots InFO24002
Purpose: This InFO (24002) provides information to operators and pilots engaged in Alaska Guide Pilot operations by discussing the statutory limitations of Title 49, Public Law section 732 and providing guidance on how to comply with regulatory requirements if operators choose to continue operating in a non-qualifying manner. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2024/Feb/InFO24002_Alaska_Guide_Pilots.pdf Contact: Direct questions or comments regarding this InFO to the Air Transportation Division’s 135 Flight Operations Section, at 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov.
InFO 24002 – Information for Alaska Guide Pilots and Lodges
The Federal Aviation Administration has published information for those in Alaska that Operate a lodge or guide service. This InFO provides information to operators and pilots engaged in Alaska Guide Pilot operations by discussing the statutory limitations of Title 49, Public Law section 732 and providing guidance on how to comply with regulatory requirements if operators choose to continue operating in a non-qualifying manner. https://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/info/all_infos/InFO24002.pdf Direct questions or comments regarding this InFO to the Air Transportation Division’s 135 Flight Operations Section, at 9-AFS-200-Correspondence@faa.gov.