Wasilla Airport (PAWS)
Medium airport · Wasilla, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wasilla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAWS |
| IATA | WWA |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 61°34'18" W 149°32'24" 61.57170, -149.53999 |
| Location | Wasilla, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,700 ft (1128 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04S/22S | 1,690 ft (515 m) | 60 ft | TURF-GRVL-G | No |
Wasilla Airport at a glance
Wasilla Airport is a medium airport in Wasilla, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as WWA. The field elevation of 354 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAWS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 3,700 ft (1128 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAWS 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 Wasilla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Airport | PABV | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport | PAAQ | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | PAED | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Merrill Field | PAMR | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | PANC | 50 km (27 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wasilla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 354 ft field elevation of Wasilla 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 Wasilla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wasilla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wasilla Airport is PAWS, and its IATA code is WWA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wasilla Airport above sea level?
Wasilla Airport sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wasilla Airport located?
The airport lies at 61.5717, -149.5400 — in Wasilla, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birchwood Airport, about 17 km away.
Does PAWS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAWS 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 Wasilla Airport?
Wasilla Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,700 ft (1128 m) with a ASP surface.