PALH

VFR

LAKE HOOD

ANCHORAGE · ALASKA

Elev
79.3'
Longest RWY
2,200'14/32
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:53Z
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Before you fly into PALH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
679.3'
MSL · field 79.3' + 600 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 32
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF PALH

Current METAR

Observed 19:53Z

PALH 131953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN065 11/02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 T01060017 TSNO
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-22 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
Pattern altitude
600 ft AGL · 679 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
LHD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM COONS
Address
STATE OF AK - DOT & PF, PO BOX 196960, ANCHORAGE AK 99519-6960

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 32
308°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 32

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 32 · 308° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 679 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored128° / 308°2,200 ftGRVL-DIRT32 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1468', tree, 936' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 13
3278', tree, 1117' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 14

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

AIRPORT DIAGRAM
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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
100100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,BCHGR,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Taxiway H-2 and Lakeshore taxiway gates are prior permission required. The key frequency is 121.75, key three times.Show FAA
  • Water lanes lead to Lake Hood Seaplane Base at an elevation of 76 feet.Show FAA
  • Non-radio operations require prior permission at 907-271-5936. Transfer to the tower is required and remain within 15 minutes of estimated time of arrival. Night non-radio operations are not authorized.Show FAA
  • Taxiway V prior permission required security gate east of taxiway E. The key frequency is 121.75, key three times.Show FAA
  • Floating debris is present on the lake.Show FAA
  • The lake is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds from freeze-up to December 31. Overflows into ice may occur during winter.Show FAA
  • A noise sensitive area is in effect. Contact the airport manager for information.Show FAA
  • Before leaving slips adjacent to the north-south water lane along the shoreline, contact the tower on 126.8 or 907-271-6549.Show FAA
  • See the notice in Section C for the airport layout graphic.Show FAA
  • For prior winter ski operations availability, check local NOTAMs and the tower.Show FAA
  • There is a no-wake area designated for northern pothole.Show FAA
  • Public ramps are located on the north and west shore of Lake Hood.Show FAA
  • The area northwest and southwest of Lake Spenard from the canal eastward 1500 feet is not visible from the tower.Show FAA
  • Arrival and departure routes are published in area notices.Show FAA
  • Anchorage weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Waterfowl, nesting areas, and large flocks of birds are present spring through fall in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Caution: PAEW taxiway and road around Lake Hood are multi-use; landing lights are recommended during taxi.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is located at runway 14/32 transient parking and the FBO.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Runway 14/32 is limited to aircraft with a gross weight of 9000 pounds or less.Show FAA
  • 14/32Traffic pattern overlaps the seadrome pattern on runway 14/32.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · PALH

Answer card
ICAO
PALH
Name
LAKE HOOD
Location
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Elevation
79.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
679.3 ft MSL (600 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 2,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
25°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 32

Lake Hood is in Anchorage, Alaska. Field elevation is 79.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 14/32, which is 2,200 ft long and surfaced gravel-dirt. The tower is open 24 hours. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That is 679.3 ft MSL. Runway 14/32 is limited to aircraft with a gross weight of 9,000 lb or less. The traffic pattern on 14/32 overlaps the seadrome pattern, so spacing matters. The field sits in the Anchorage Class C environment. Check current procedures before arrival if you are not already familiar with the local flow.

Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. It carries 100LL. Fuel is also located at runway 14/32 transient parking and at the FBO. Published remarks also note floating debris on the lake. Non-radio operations need prior permission. Night non-radio operations are not authorized. Taxiway gates on H-2, Lakeshore and Taxiway V are prior permission required. A noise sensitive area is in effect. If you are new to Lake Hood, plan for close traffic. Expect mixed seaplane and landplane operations. Use careful coordination with the tower.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at PALH Lake Hood?
Pattern altitude is 600 ft AGL. That is 679.3 ft MSL.
Is Lake Hood in Anchorage Class C airspace?
Yes. The published frequencies list Anchorage Class C and Anchorage approach/departure on 119.1 and 363.2.
Does PALH have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for Lake Hood. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach setup before you go.
What is the longest runway at Lake Hood?
The longest runway is 14/32. It is 2,200 ft long and has a gravel-dirt surface.
Which FBO is on the field at PALH?
Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. It carries 100LL.
Can heavier aircraft use runway 14/32 at Lake Hood?
Runway 14/32 is limited to aircraft with a gross weight of 9,000 lb or less. Heavier aircraft need to verify options with the airport operator before planning in.
Are there any special operating restrictions at Lake Hood?
Yes. Non-radio operations need prior permission. Night non-radio operations are not authorized. Taxiway H-2, the Lakeshore taxiway gates and Taxiway V are prior permission required gates.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into PALH?
Expect mixed landplane and seaplane activity. The runway pattern overlaps the seadrome pattern. Floating debris is reported on the lake. A noise sensitive area is in effect.

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