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Small airport

Birchwater Airport

ICAO AK85🇺🇸 Wasilla
Coordinates
61.4823°N, 149.7640°W
Elevation
110 ft (34 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:21
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
23:18
Civil dusk
00:51

About 18h 25m 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 Birchwater Airport

Birchwater Airport is a small airport in Wasilla, United States. It sits at an elevation of 110 ft (34 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 800 ft / 244 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Huttunen Strip (79AK), about 0.6 nm to the e.

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 / 25800 ft / 244 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle361 ft135 ft
Point MacKenzie236 ft154 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Birchwater Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birchwater Airport located?

Birchwater Airport is small airport located in Wasilla, United States, at an elevation of 110 ft (34 m).

How many runways does Birchwater Airport have?

Birchwater Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 800 ft / 244 m.

What time zone is Birchwater Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Birchwater Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Birchwater Airport is approximately 14.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Birchwater Airport?

The nearest airport to Birchwater Airport is Huttunen Strip (79AK), about 0.6 nm to the e, followed by Lawrence Airstrip and Caves Lake Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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