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Small airport

Mels Airport

ICAO 38AK🇺🇸 Wasilla
Coordinates
61.5625°N, 149.6680°W
Elevation
340 ft (104 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:23
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
23:17
Civil dusk
00:48

About 18h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Mels Airport

Mels Airport is a small airport in Wasilla, United States. It sits at an elevation of 340 ft (104 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 1,500 ft / 457 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Rainbow Heights Estates Airstrip (6AK7), about 1 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09W / 27W1,500 ft / 457 m400 ftWaterUnlitOpen
18 / 361,500 ft / 457 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Rainbow Heights Estates Airstrip6AK7
1 nm NE (48°)
Lincoln Village Airpark89AK
1.1 nm W (260°)
Grebe Lake AirportUS-0309
1.3 nm E (98°)
South Hollywood Airport67AK
1.7 nm S (182°)
Fisher Airport08AK
1.7 nm WNW (283°)
Hunt Strip10AK
1.8 nm N (351°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mels Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mels Airport located?

Mels Airport is small airport located in Wasilla, United States, at an elevation of 340 ft (104 m).

How many runways does Mels Airport have?

Mels Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 1,500 ft / 457 m.

What time zone is Mels Airport in?

Mels Airport is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mels Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mels Airport is approximately 14.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mels Airport?

The nearest airport to Mels Airport is Rainbow Heights Estates Airstrip (6AK7), about 1 nm to the ne, followed by Lincoln Village Airpark and Grebe Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mels Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.