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Medium airport

Wasilla Airport

IATA WWAICAO PAWSLocal IYS🇺🇸 Wasilla
Coordinates
61.5717°N, 149.5400°W
Elevation
354 ft (108 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:13
Sunrise
04:49
Sunset
23:20
Civil dusk
00:57

About 18h 31m 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 Wasilla Airport

Wasilla Airport

Wasilla Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located about 3.5 miles (6 km) west of the central business district of Wasilla, a city in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. Wasilla is 17 miles by air and 47 miles by road from Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

PAWS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,700 ft / 1,128 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
04S / 22S1,690 ft / 515 m60 ftTurf-grvl-gUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DANCHORAGE APP/DEP119.100 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3135.250 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle348 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wasilla Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wasilla Airport?

The ICAO code for Wasilla Airport is PAWS, and its IATA code is WWA.

Where is Wasilla Airport located?

Wasilla Airport is medium airport located in Wasilla, United States, at an elevation of 354 ft (108 m).

How many runways does Wasilla Airport have?

Wasilla Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Wasilla Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wasilla Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wasilla 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 Wasilla Airport?

The nearest airport to Wasilla Airport is Shawn Field (AK47), about 1.1 nm to the nw, followed by Bechtol Field and Kalmbach Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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