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AA85

Walby Lake Seaplane Base

Palmer, AlaskaElevation 114 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

06W/24W
Dimensions
2,500 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 06W
RWY 24W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Walby Lake Seaplane Base is in Palmer, Alaska. Field elevation 114 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSPIKE HAVEL
Manager phone907-232-8874
AttendedUNATTND
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAA85
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)PALMER
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.6164, -149.2210
Distance from city4 NM W
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

›PRVDD PVT USE ONLY; ALL ACFT COMPLY WITH TFC PATTERN BOUNDARIES.
›ALL OPS MUST USE CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AA85 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AA85 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AA85. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AA85 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AA85. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AA85?
AA85 sits at 114 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AA85?
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.