FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(PALH) Lake Hood Airport
1 rating | 1 review
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
79 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
D
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Ramp, Other
Click FBO link(s) below for details:
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FBO Fee Details:
Crowley Fuels, LLC.Timezone:
AKDT (UTC-08:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:17 am - 10:58 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
12:11 am
(Today)
(Today)
-
4:07 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.91
100LL (self)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Crowley Fuels, LLC.
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Services Offered:
$6.91 | 100LL | self
Location:
On field: N
Phone:
(907) 222-3000
Freq. Monitored:
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Ramp, Other
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(907) 248-5325
Fly In Restaurant (South of base)
(907) 333-3331
(907) 266-2249
(907) 249-4444
LHD
Alaska Aviation Museum
Fly In Restaurant (South of base)
Flying Machine (West of base)
Pipers Restaurant (South of base)
Flying Clubs
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Waterway E/W
Dimensions:
4,541 × 188 ft
(1,384 × 57 m)
(1,384 × 57 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
water
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | E | W |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Runway 14/32
Dimensions:
2,200 × 75 ft
(671 × 23 m)
(671 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
gravel, natural soil, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Ltd to 9000 Lb or Less.
FAA
Tfc Pat Overlaps Seadrome Pat.
FAA
| Designator: | 14 | 32 |
| Elevation: | 74.6 ft | 79.3 ft |
| Heading: | 128° magnetic 153° true | 308° magnetic 333° true |
| Gradient: | 0.21% up | 0.21% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Right Pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Tree, 285 ft Left ft of center, 68 ft high, 936 ft from end, 13:1 clearance slope | Tree, 109 ft Left ft of center, 40 ft high, 633 ft from end, 15:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Waterway N/S
Dimensions:
1,930 × 200 ft
(588 × 61 m)
(588 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
water
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | N | S |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Waterway SE/NW
Dimensions:
1,369 × 150 ft
(417 × 46 m)
(417 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
water
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | NW | SE |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: LHD
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: LHD
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 2
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/098 | 04/30/2025 2341 | 09/30/2025 2359 | TWY V GATE ARMS U/S |
| 04/095 | 04/16/2025 1557 | 09/30/2025 2359 | TWY V WIP CONST CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES CROSSING AT PILOT-CONTROLLED GATE |
Additional Remarks
Anchorage Wx Camera Avbl on Internet At Weathercams.FAA.Gov
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Area Northwest & Southwest of Lake Spenard Fm Canal Eastward 1500 Ft not Vsbl Fm Atct.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arr & Dep Routes; See Area Notices.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bfr Lv Slips Adj to N/S Water Lane Alg Shoreline CTC Air Traffic Control Tower - 126.8 or 907-271-6549.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctn: Paew; Twy/Road Around Lake Hood Multi Use; Rcmd Lndg Lgt Durg Tax.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Floating Debris on Lake.
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Federal Aviation Administration
For Prior Winter Ski Operations Avblty - Lcl Notams & Atct.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Lake Clsd to Acft Ovr 12500 Lb Freezup-Dec 31; Overflows Into Ice May Ocr Durg Winter.
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Federal Aviation Administration
N Pothole Dsgnd No Wake Area.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Sensitive Area in Efct - Airport Manager for Info.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Non-Rdo Operations Prior Permission Required - 907-271-5936; Req Tsfr to Atct; Rmn Wi 15 Min of Eta. Ngt Non-Rdo Operations Na.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Pub Ramps on N & W Shore of Lake Hood.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
See Notice in Section C for Airport Layout Graphic.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy H-2/Lakeshore Twy Gates Pcl; Key 121.75 3 Times.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy V Pcl Security Gate E of Twy E; Key 121.75 3 Times.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Waterfowl, Nesting Areas & Lrg Flocks of Birds Spring-Fall In vicinity of Arpt.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Waterlanes to Lake Hood Seaplane Base Elev 76 Ft.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 61.18664, -149.96539
- 61° 11′ 11.9″ N, 149° 57′ 55.4″ W
- 61° 11.198′ N, 149° 57.924′ W
ARTCC:
Anchorage (ZAN)
App/Depart Control Facility:
A11
Chart:
NACO: Anchorage Sectional
FSS:
Kenai (ENA)
1-866-864-1737
1-866-864-1737
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
25E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Not Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
TPA: 600 Ft AGL
FAA
Special Operations:
Seaplane Ops
FAA
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 119.1 | Anchorage | |
| ASOS | 125.6T (907) 245-5432 | Lake Hood | |
| ATIS | 125.6 | Lake Hood | |
| CLASS C | 119.1 | Anchorage | |
| Clearance Delivery | 119.4 | Lake Hood | |
| CTAF | 126.8 | Lake Hood | |
| Tower | 126.8 | Lake Hood |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100 Octane, 100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Public Transportation, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
| Name: | Operated by: | Site: | Facing: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Aviation Museum | Other | A decommissioned control tower cab | Varies |
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Tim Coons
Anchorage, AK 99519-6960
(907) 266-2741 (Office)
Owner
State of Ak - DOT & PF
Anchorage, AK 99519-6960
(907) 266-2741 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
1 rating | 1 review
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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