3H3

VFR

COTTONWOOD LAKE

WASILLA · ALASKA

Elev
300'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 3H3
Tap an ICAO chip to open that airportExpand →
Before you fly into 3H3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,300'
MSL · field 300' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3H3

3H3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAAQ (WARREN "BUD" WOODS PALMER MUNI) · 6.5 NM away. Conditions at 3H3 may differ.

METAR · PAAQ

Observed 18:53Z

PAAQ 131853Z 14018G25KT 10SM BKN100 11/02 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP027 T01110017 $
Wind
140° @ 18G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.60 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
289 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA

Airport manager

Name
STATE OF ALASKA, DNR, DMLW
Address
550 W 7TH AVE STE 900C, ANCHORAGE AK 99501

Flight service · Hours

FSS ENA
KENAI907-283-72111-866-864-1737
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 18 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3H3 · CHART_SUPP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Trees are on all sides of the landing area and 50 feet on the waterway.Show FAA
  • Public access is on the north shore. The beaching area is only for beaching; there is no dock. The remainder is private and noncommercial.Show FAA
  • Caution boats and swimming are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Transient service is not available.Show FAA
  • A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The landing area is not maintained.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3H3

Answer card
ICAO
3H3
Name
COTTONWOOD LAKE
Location
WASILLA, ALASKA
Elevation
300 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,300 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
23°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 18 kt
Favored runway now

Cottonwood Lake (3H3) sits in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation is 300 ft MSL. There are no published runways in the facts block, so treat this as a water and beaching environment rather than a standard paved strip. No control tower is listed. CTAF is 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you plan traffic flow. The published remarks matter here. Trees are on all sides of the landing area. They are also about 50 feet from the waterway. Public access is on the north shore. The beaching area is for beaching only. There is no dock. The rest of the area is private and noncommercial.

Transient service is not available. A visual inspection before landing is recommended. The landing area is not maintained. Boats and swimmers can be in the vicinity, so keep a sharp lookout on arrival and departure. There are no on-field FBOs listed. For current field condition details, use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Cottonwood Lake (3H3)?
Field elevation is 300 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning and local terrain clearance.
Is there a tower at 3H3 Cottonwood Lake?
No control tower is listed. Use CTAF 122.8 and make sure you are set up for a self-announce arrival.
Are there any runways at Cottonwood Lake Airport?
No runways are listed in the facts block. Treat it as a water and beaching area and verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Does Cottonwood Lake have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published. Plan for visual operations only unless the current Chart Supplement shows something different.
What is the pattern altitude at 3H3?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Cottonwood Lake?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.8 for current service status.
What should a pilot know before landing at Cottonwood Lake?
Trees surround the landing area. The remarks also say the landing area is not maintained. A visual inspection before landing is recommended.
Is transient service available at 3H3?
No. The published remarks say transient service is not available, so plan self-sufficiency and confirm details with the airport operator before you go.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into 3H3 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial