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West Papoose Lake Airpark Private
44AK · Wasilla, AK · 230 ft elevation · var 25E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 44AK
- Coordinates
- 61.5334, -150.1020
- Elevation
- 230 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 25E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/01
- Distance from city
- 19 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | n/a | n/a |
| Sunrise | 04:16 AM | 12:16Z |
| Sunset | 11:48 PM | 07:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | n/a | n/a |
Loggable night (§1.1)
n/a → n/a
Night currency (§61.57)
12:48 AM → 03:16 AM
Plan a flight from 44AK
Runway 11/29
1,600 ft × 50 ft · GRAVEL 11
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
29
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 | r216° / 4.4 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 | r309° / 19.3 NM |
| ANC · Anchorage | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r342° / 23.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44AK. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
PAPOOSE LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
C/O MR. HILL, HC 31 BOX 5215J, WASILLA, AK
907-376-3681
Manager
PAPOOSE LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
C/O MR. HILL, HC 31 BOX 5215J, WASILLA, AK
907-243-1902
Remarks FAA
- RY SOFT & UNUSABLE DUR SPRING BREAKUP.
- LOW FLY ACFT INVOF APCH TO BIG LAKE VOR.
- MR. HILL IS A CONTACT POINT ONLY FOR THE HOMEOWNERS ASSN. HE IS NOT THE OWNER OR THE ARPT MANAGER.
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