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Small airport

West Papoose Lake Airpark

ICAO 44AK🇺🇸 Wasilla
Coordinates
61.5334°N, 150.1020°W
Elevation
230 ft (70 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
21:10
Civil dusk
21:58

About 14h 18m 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 West Papoose Lake Airpark

West Papoose Lake Airpark is a small airport in Wasilla, United States. It sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft / 488 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Helio Airport (US-8948), about 3.7 nm to the e.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 291,600 ft / 488 m50 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Papoose Lake Airpark.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Papoose Lake Airpark located?

West Papoose Lake Airpark is small airport located in Wasilla, United States, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

How many runways does West Papoose Lake Airpark have?

West Papoose Lake Airpark has 1 runway, the longest being 1,600 ft / 488 m.

What time zone is West Papoose Lake Airpark in?

West Papoose Lake Airpark is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at West Papoose Lake Airpark?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Papoose Lake Airpark is approximately 14° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Papoose Lake Airpark?

The nearest airport to West Papoose Lake Airpark is Helio Airport (US-8948), about 3.7 nm to the e, followed by Brown's Homestead Airport and 49th State Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. West Papoose Lake Airpark data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.