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Small airport

Hess Airport

ICAO 7AK8🇺🇸 Wasilla
Coordinates
61.6213°N, 149.6150°W
Elevation
355 ft (108 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:06
Sunrise
04:47
Sunset
23:23
Civil dusk
01:04

About 18h 37m 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 Hess Airport

Hess Airport is a small airport in Wasilla, United States. It sits at an elevation of 355 ft (108 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft / 396 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Piper Landing Airport (AK25), about 0.2 nm to the s.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 251,300 ft / 396 m65 ftGrvl-dirtUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hess Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hess Airport located?

Hess Airport is small airport located in Wasilla, United States, at an elevation of 355 ft (108 m).

How many runways does Hess Airport have?

Hess Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,300 ft / 396 m.

What time zone is Hess Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hess Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hess 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 Hess Airport?

The nearest airport to Hess Airport is Piper Landing Airport (AK25), about 0.2 nm to the s, followed by Gannon's Landing Airport and Leisurewood Airstrip Owners Assoc Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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