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65AK

McDonald Ridge Airport

Wasilla, AlaskaElevation 285 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,700 ft

06/24
Dimensions
2,700 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 0690°T
RWY 24270°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

McDonald Ridge Airport is in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation 285 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHAD REEL
Manager phone907-469-1747
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA65AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5604, -149.3673
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗65AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 65AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 65AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 65AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 65AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 65AK?
65AK sits at 285 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 65AK?
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.