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US-6917

Alaska Glacier Lodge Heliport

Palmer, AlaskaElevation 342 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
14 x 14 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

Alaska Glacier Lodge Heliport is in Palmer, Alaska. Field elevation 342 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMICHAEL NEELY
Manager phone406-600-2370
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-6917
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)PALMER
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.4348, -148.7656
Distance from city13 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TLOF 14X14 FT; FATO 2000X100 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 030.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-6917 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-6917 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-6917. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-6917 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-6917. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-6917?
US-6917 sits at 342 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-6917?
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.