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7AK8

Hess Airport

Wasilla, AlaskaElevation 355 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,300 ft

07/25
Dimensions
1,300 x 65 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 07
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Hess Airport is in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation 355 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLIE CENTER
Manager phone907-376-8069
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA7AK8
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.6213, -149.6150
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›W 400 FT PSBL FROST HEAVES & BREAD UP COND.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗7AK8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 7AK8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 7AK8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 7AK8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 7AK8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 7AK8?
7AK8 sits at 355 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 7AK8?
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.