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Small airport

Chandalar Lake Airport

IATA WCRICAO PALRLocal WCR🇺🇸 Chandalar Lake
Coordinates
67.5045°N, 148.4830°W
Elevation
1,920 ft (585 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Sunrise
02:11
Sunset
01:50

About 23h 38m 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 Chandalar Lake Airport

Chandalar Lake Airport is a state-owned public-use airport located at Chandalar Lake in Alaska. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,000 ft / 914 m60 ftGrvl-fUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chandalar Lake Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chandalar Lake Airport?

The ICAO code for Chandalar Lake Airport is PALR, and its IATA code is WCR.

Where is Chandalar Lake Airport located?

Chandalar Lake Airport is small airport located in Chandalar Lake, United States, at an elevation of 1,920 ft (585 m).

How many runways does Chandalar Lake Airport have?

Chandalar Lake Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Chandalar Lake Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Chandalar Lake Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chandalar Lake Airport is approximately 14.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chandalar Lake Airport?

The nearest airport to Chandalar Lake Airport is Chandalar Shelf Airport (5CD), about 42.2 nm to the nw, followed by Galbraith Lake Airport and Beaver Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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