PAWS

VFR

WASILLA

WASILLA · ALASKA

Elev
353.7'
Longest RWY
3,700'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into PAWS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,353.7'
MSL · field 353.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF PAWS

Current METAR

Observed 19:56Z

PAWS 131956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 11/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP007 T01110022 $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
306 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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 W
VFR sectional
ANCHORAGE
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
IYS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERICH SCHAAL
Address
CITY OF WASILLA, 290 E HERNING AVE, WASILLA AK 99654

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
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 04
038°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 038° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,354 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored38° / 218°3,700 ftASPH04 R
04S/22S38° / 218°1,690 ftTURF-GRVLStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box right(3°)30', trees, 201' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 0
2214', trees, 260' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 4
04S2', hill, 0' from thr, 65' R of cntrln, slope 0

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
PAWS · IAP
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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Runway 04S/22S is for ski and tundra tire equipped aircraft.Show FAA
  • No simulated operations on runways 04/22 and 04S/22S.Show FAA
  • Self-service fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA
  • Weather camera is available on the internet at https://weathercams.faa.gov.Show FAA
  • Ultralights operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Numerous private airports and lakes are in the vicinity. The airport is restricted to aircraft with approach speeds less than 121 knots.Show FAA
  • No winter maintenance is performed on runway 04S/22S.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not monitored. Visual inspection prior to use is recommended.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 04 and 22. Precision approach path indicators are on runway 04. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04 and 22. All lighting is controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22Brush up to 3 feet tall is present near runway 22 end.Show FAA
  • 04Brush up to 3 feet tall is present near runway 04 end.Show FAA
  • 22Nonstandard markings are present on runway 22; marked with threshold panels.Show FAA
  • 04SRunways 04S and 22S have nonstandard markings; marked with cones and reflective threshold markers.Show FAA
  • 04Nonstandard markings are present on runway 04; marked with threshold panels.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airspace determination pending.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · PAWS

Answer card
ICAO
PAWS
Name
WASILLA
Location
WASILLA, ALASKA
Elevation
353.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,353.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Wasilla Airport sits in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation is 353.7 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is 3,700 ft on 04/22, which is asphalt. Runway 04S/22S is 1,690 ft on turf-gravel. There is no control tower. Airspace determination is pending, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement or the current sectional before you go. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless local procedures or the Chart Supplement say otherwise. Crowley Aviation Fuels is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours. That is useful for early arrivals or late departures.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 22 has nonstandard markings with threshold panels. Runways 04S and 22S also have nonstandard markings. They use cones and reflective threshold markers. Runway condition is not monitored, so a visual check before use is smart. Runway 04S/22S is for ski and tundra tire equipped aircraft. Brush up to 3 feet tall is reported near the runway 22 end. The airport is restricted to aircraft with approach speeds less than 121 knots. Ultralights also operate in the area, so expect mixed traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Wasilla Airport (PAWS)?
The longest runway is 04/22 at 3,700 ft. The other runway is 04S/22S at 1,690 ft.
Does PAWS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at PAWS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at Wasilla Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Wasilla Airport towered?
No. PAWS has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.8 and standard non-towered procedures.
Which FBO is on the field at PAWS?
Crowley Aviation Fuels is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (907) 222-3000 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at Wasilla Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say self-service fuel is available 24 hours. Confirm current availability with the FBO directly if you need it after hours.
What should I know about runway 04S/22S at PAWS?
Runway 04S/22S is 1,690 ft of turf-gravel. It is marked with cones and reflective threshold markers. It is for ski and tundra tire equipped aircraft. No winter maintenance is performed on it.
Are there any operating cautions for landing at PAWS?
Yes. Runway condition is not monitored, so inspect it visually before use. Brush up to 3 feet tall is reported near the runway 22 end. The airport is also restricted to aircraft with approach speeds under 121 knots.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into PAWS with confidence

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

Download · 7-day free trial