4AK0

VFR

NIKLASON LAKE

WASILLA · ALASKA

Elev
380'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 4AK0
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Before you fly into 4AK0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,380'
MSL · field 380' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 4AK0

4AK0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAAQ (WARREN "BUD" WOODS PALMER MUNI) · 5.6 NM away. Conditions at 4AK0 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
388 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
6 NM W
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA

Airport manager

Name
JOHN S PAKAN
Address
7350 TWIN LAKES DR, 7350 TWIN LAKES DR, WASILLA AK 99687

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
140° · 18 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4AK0 · 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
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 beaching access is on the southwest shore; there is no dock. The remainder is private and non-commercial.Show FAA
  • Transient service is not available.Show FAA
  • Caution: trees and hill on the east shore; year-round recreational activity northwest of the lake end; boat activity southwest of the public beach.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4AK0

Answer card
ICAO
4AK0
Name
NIKLASON LAKE
Location
WASILLA, ALASKA
Elevation
380 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,380 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
140° at 18 kt
Favored runway now

NIKLASON LAKE (4AK0) sits in Wasilla, Alaska at 380 ft MSL. This is a non-towered field with no runways listed in the facts, so verify current landing options and surface conditions before you go. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local guidance before operating here.

The Chart Supplement remarks matter here. Public beaching access is on the southwest shore. There is no dock. The rest of the lake is private and non-commercial. Transient service is not available. Watch the east shore for trees and a hill. Expect year-round recreational activity northwest of the lake end. Boat activity is also noted southwest of the public beach.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-sufficiency and confirm access with the airport operator before arrival. If you are unfamiliar with the area, review the current Chart Supplement for any local operating notes. Then make a radio call on CTAF before entering the area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 4AK0 NIKLASON LAKE?
The field elevation is 380 ft MSL. Use that as your altitude reference when planning the arrival and departure.
Is there a tower at NIKLASON LAKE (4AK0)?
No. This is a non-towered field, so use CTAF 122.8 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.
Does 4AK0 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 4AK0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flying in.
What is the pattern altitude at NIKLASON LAKE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there runways at NIKLASON LAKE?
No runways are listed in the facts for 4AK0. Verify current landing area conditions and access before planning a stop there.
Can transient aircraft get service at 4AK0?
Transient service is not available. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need to confirm any access details.
Is there a dock or beaching access at NIKLASON LAKE?
Public beaching access is on the southwest shore. There is no dock. The remainder of the lake is private and non-commercial.
What hazards should a pilot watch for at 4AK0?
The published remarks call out trees and a hill on the east shore. They also note year-round recreational activity northwest of the lake end. Boat activity is also noted southwest of the public beach.

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