US-0687
Bach Helipad
Fort Wainwright, AlaskaElevation 453 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Bach Helipad is in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Field elevation 453 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerUS ARMY, FT WAINWRIGHT
Manager phone907-353-7094
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0687
SectionalFAIRBANKS
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates64.8308, -147.6604
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SOUTH TWY CLOSED 0630-0730 MON-FRI.
›HEAVY BIRD ACTIVITY INVOF ARPT.
›WX BRIEF AVBL 0600-2200 WEEKDAYS EXC HOLIDAYS DSN 317-353-7111/6091 BRIEFS AVBL OTHER TIMES DSN 317-377-1160/3140.
›BE ALERT NUMEROUS NIGHT DEVICE ACFT OPNS INVOF WAINWRIGHT AAF. EXPECT NUMEROUS DIMLY LIT ACFT IN THE TANNANA FLATS AND YUKON TRAINING AREAS DURG HRS OF DARKNESS & WEEKDAYS FROM SEP THRU APP.
›ACTVT MIRL H1 WHEN ATCT CLSD - 142.35.
›CAUTION: LGTD HWY PARALLEL TO & NORTH RWY 06/24 CAN BE CONFUSED WITH RWY DURG APCH.
›CAUTION: MAIN ROAD IMMEDIATELY OFF APCH END OF RWY 06 AND RWY 24.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0687 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0687. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0687 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0687. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0687?
US-0687 sits at 453 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0687?
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.