US-8948
Helio Airport
Big Lake, AlaskaElevation 163 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 07
RWY 25
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Helio Airport is in Big Lake, Alaska. Field elevation 163 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLUKAS STUTZER
Manager phone206-771-6329
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-8948
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)FAIRBANKS
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5389, -149.9728
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CTN: LNDG AREA OVERLAPS TFC PAT WITH OTR LNDG AREAS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-8948 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-8948. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-8948 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-8948. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-8948?
US-8948 sits at 163 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-8948?
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.