3K9

VFR

UPPER WASILLA LAKE

WASILLA · ALASKA

Elev
330'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
VFR sectional · 3K9
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Before you fly into 3K9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,330'
MSL · field 330' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 3K9

3K9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWS (WASILLA) · 4.5 NM away. Conditions at 3K9 may differ.

METAR · PAWS

Observed 18:56Z

PAWS 131856Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM BKN095 10/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP008 T01000022 $
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
156 ft
Ceiling
9,500 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRENT KINCAID
Address
700 NORTH JESSICA BROOKE CIRCLE, WASILLA AK 99654

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3K9 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Yes
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

  • Public shore access is not available. Docks and shoreline are private.Show FAA
  • Caution is advised for boats, water skiers, snow machine activity, and floating debris.Show FAA
  • Winter conditions vary; heavy snow drifts and northeast winds over 60 miles per hour are possible. Avoid thin ice at the inlet and outlet.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • NE/SWThe runway is unmaintained; a visual inspection is recommended before use.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The wind indicator flag is located on the south side of the lake.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3K9

Answer card
ICAO
3K9
Name
UPPER WASILLA LAKE
Location
WASILLA, ALASKA
Elevation
330 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,330 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Upper Wasilla Lake (3K9) is in Wasilla, Alaska. The field elevation is 330 ft MSL. There are no listed runways in the supplied data, so check the current Chart Supplement and inspect the landing area carefully before any use. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern reference unless current local guidance says otherwise. There are no on-field FBOs listed. No fuel grades are confirmed in the facts block.

The published remarks matter here. The runway is unmaintained. A visual inspection is recommended before use. Shore access is private. Docks and shoreline are not public. Lake traffic can include boats, snow machines, water skiers and floating debris. Winter can get rough too. Heavy snow drifts and northeast winds over 60 mph are possible. The wind indicator flag is on the south side of the lake. Thin ice at the inlet and outlet is a hazard. This is a place to plan conservatively and verify current conditions with the airport operator or by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Upper Wasilla Lake (3K9)?
The field elevation is 330 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and for judging lake operations in Alaska conditions.
Is there a tower at 3K9?
No. 3K9 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 and make sure you coordinate traffic clearly.
What is the pattern altitude at Upper Wasilla Lake?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference for a light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Does 3K9 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 3K9. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before planning IFR work.
What should I know about the runway at Upper Wasilla Lake?
The published remarks say the runway is unmaintained. A visual inspection is recommended before use. Do not assume the surface is usable just because the lake looks open.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 3K9?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What hazards are published for Upper Wasilla Lake?
Published remarks call out boats, water skiers, snow machine activity and floating debris. Winter can also bring heavy snow drifts. Northeast winds over 60 mph are possible.
Where is the wind indicator at 3K9?
The wind indicator flag is on the south side of the lake. That is useful to know before you set up for a landing or departure.

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