Huslia Airport (PAHL)
Medium airport · Huslia, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Huslia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAHL |
| IATA | HSL |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 65°41'52" W 156°21'4" 65.69790, -156.35100 |
| Location | Huslia, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | GVL | Yes |
Huslia Airport at a glance
Huslia Airport is a medium airport in Huslia, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as HSL. The field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAHL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAHL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Huslia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport | PAGA | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Ruby Airport | PARY | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Indian Mountain LRRS Airport | PAIM | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Ambler Airport | PAFM | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Bob Baker Memorial Airport | PAIK | 231 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Huslia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 220 ft field elevation of Huslia Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Huslia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Huslia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Huslia Airport is PAHL, and its IATA code is HSL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Huslia Airport above sea level?
Huslia Airport sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Huslia Airport located?
The airport lies at 65.6979, -156.3510 — in Huslia, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, about 110 km away.
Does PAHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAHL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Huslia Airport?
Huslia Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a GVL surface.