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56AK

Bechtol Field

Wasilla, AlaskaElevation 300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,570 ft

11/29
Dimensions
1,400 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

Bechtol Field is in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation 300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL T. HINKES
Manager phone(206) 384-1999
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA56AK
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5750, -149.6060
Distance from city50 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗56AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 56AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 56AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 56AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 56AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 56AK?
56AK sits at 300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 56AK?
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.