PALH — Lake Hood
Anchorage, AK · Elevation 79.3 ft · 61.1866, -149.9654
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,200 ft | 75 ft | Gravel/Dirt (good) | Medium intensity | 14 140° / 32 320° | — | — |
| E/W | 4,541 ft | 188 ft | Water | Not lighted | E — / W — | — | — |
| N/S | 1,930 ft | 200 ft | Water | Not lighted | N — / S — | — | — |
| SE/NW | 1,369 ft | 150 ft | Water | Not lighted | SE — / NW — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 126.8 MHz
- TWR
- 126.8 MHz — Lake Hood Tower
- CLD
- 119.4 MHz — Lake Hood Clearance Delivery
- ATIS/ASOS
- 125.6 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 119.1 MHz — Anchorage Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 363.2 MHz — Anchorage Approach/Departure
- CLASS C
- 119.1 MHz
- CLASS C
- 363.2 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A
- Traffic pattern altitude
- 600 ft AGL
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 13°E (2030)
- Flight service
- Kenai FSS (ENA) · 907-283-7211
- NOTAM file
- LHD ↗
Remarks (8)
- FLOATING DEBRIS ON LAKE.
- AREA NW & SW OF LAKE SPENARD FM CANAL EASTWARD 1500 FT NOT VSBL FM ATCT.
- WATERFOWL, NESTING AREAS & LRG FLOCKS OF BIRDS SPRING-FALL INVOF ARPT.
- PUB RAMPS ON N & W SHORE OF LAKE HOOD.
- ANCHORAGE WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREA IN EFCT - AMGR FOR INFO.
- TWY V PCL SECURITY GATE E OF TWY E; KEY 121.75 3 TIMES.
- SEE NOTICE IN SECTION C FOR ARPT LAYOUT GRAPHIC.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for PALH?
- The CTAF at PALH is 126.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at PALH?
- PALH has 4 runways; the longest is 4,541 ft.
- Does PALH have fuel?
- Yes — PALH has 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at PALH?
- The published traffic pattern altitude at PALH is 600 ft AGL.
- Which Flight Service Station serves PALH?
- Kenai FSS (ENA) serves PALH. Call 907-283-7211 for a briefing.
Weather
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METAR & TAF for PALH at aviationweather.gov ↗ · Area forecast (GFA) ↗
Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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Nearby airports
- PANC — Ted Stevens Anchorage INTL — 1 mi
- PAMR — Merrill FLD — 4 mi
- Z40 — Goose Bay — 15 mi
- PABV — Birchwood — 22 mi
- 5HO — Hope — 22 mi
- PAGQ — Big Lake — 25 mi
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