5L6

VFR

WASILLA LAKE

WASILLA · ALASKA

Elev
330'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
VFR sectional · 5L6
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Before you fly into 5L6
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 5L6

5L6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PAWS (WASILLA) · 3.9 NM away. Conditions at 5L6 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
ENA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STATE OF ALASKA, DNR, DMLW
Address
550 W 7TH AVE STE 900C, ANCHORAGE AK 99501-6534

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
5L6 · 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
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Transient service is not available.Show FAA
  • The dock is on the northeast shore.Show FAA
  • Caution swimming and watercraft are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Weather camera available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.govShow FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5L6

Answer card
ICAO
5L6
Name
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
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Wasilla Lake (5L6) sits in Wasilla, Alaska at 330 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement and current airport information before planning an arrival. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern judgment for the aircraft and verify local procedures before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Transient service is not available. The FAA remarks also note that the dock is on the northeast shore. Swimming and watercraft are in the vicinity of the airport. Keep that in mind during taxi, landing and any shoreline activity. A weather camera is available online through the FAA weather camera system.

This is a water airport, so the main planning items are local water traffic, shoreline awareness and current field status. With no runway data and no published ILS, a first-time pilot should verify the current Chart Supplement, confirm the usable landing area and make a careful CTAF call before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at 5L6 Wasilla Lake?
Field elevation is 330 ft MSL. That is the published elevation to use for planning and performance checks.
Is there a runway at Wasilla Lake (5L6)?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement and current airport information before planning a landing.
Does 5L6 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 5L6. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and landing information.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at Wasilla Lake?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard traffic pattern judgment for the aircraft and verify local procedures before arrival.
Is Wasilla Lake towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 5L6?
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.
Can transient aircraft get service at Wasilla Lake?
Transient service is not available per the published remarks. Plan accordingly and verify current access details with the airport operator.
What should I watch for when flying into Wasilla Lake?
The published remarks say the dock is on the northeast shore. Swimming and watercraft are in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a sharp lookout and make your CTAF calls early.

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