Jacobsen Lake Seaplane BasePrivate
AK43 · Wasilla, AK · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (AKDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:58 AM | 14:58Z |
| Sunrise | 07:42 AM | 15:42Z |
| Sunset | 07:58 PM | 03:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 04:42Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11W/29W | 2,750 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BGQ 112.50 · EDF 113.40 · TED 113.15
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ · Big Lake | VORTAC | 112.50 · 72X | High | r068° / 12.2 NM |
| EDF · Elmendorf | TACAN | 113.40 · 81X | — | r004° / 20.6 NM |
| TED · Anchorage | VOR/DME | 113.15 · 78Y | High | r008° / 27.5 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AK43 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AK43
- Coordinates
- 61.5797, -149.5402
- Elevation
- 346 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 22E
- Sectional chart
- ANCHORAGE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ANCHORAGE (ZAN)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KENAI · 121.3, 121.5, 122.65 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 907-283-7211
- Activated
- 2002/07
- Distance from city
- 3 W
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
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Nearby airports
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About AK43
Jacobsen Lake (AK43) is a seaplane base in Wasilla, AK, at 346 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AK43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AK43 have a control tower?
No. Jacobsen Lake is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at AK43?
Jacobsen Lake has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AK43?
Jacobsen Lake is in Wasilla, AK, at an elevation of 346 ft MSL. Coordinates: 61.5797, -149.5402.
More about AK43
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open AK43 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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