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44AK

West Papoose Lake Airpark

Wasilla, AlaskaElevation 230 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

11/29
Dimensions
1,600 x 50 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 11
RWY 29

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

West Papoose Lake Airpark is in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation 230 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPAPOOSE LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
Manager phone907-243-1902
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA44AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5334, -150.1020
Distance from city19 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LOW FLY ACFT INVOF APCH TO BIG LAKE VOR.
›RY SOFT & UNUSABLE DUR SPRING BREAKUP.
›MR. HILL IS A CONTACT POINT ONLY FOR THE HOMEOWNERS ASSN. HE IS NOT THE OWNER OR THE ARPT MANAGER.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗44AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 44AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 44AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 44AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 44AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 44AK?
44AK sits at 230 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 44AK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.