Airports / Alaska / WWA
Wasilla Airport.
Wasilla, Alaska · 354 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
1
Operators based
354
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#34 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Birchwood Airport (PABV), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Wasilla Airport, listed as PAWS / WWA, is a mid-sized airport in Wasilla, Alaska. Field elevation is 354 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, WWA is a home base: Fox Aircraft LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Birchwood Airport (PABV, 9 nm), Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ, 13 nm), and Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF, 21 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 3,700-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from WWA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as 4A1. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from WWA to plan your flight.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
ACE Hangars & Fuels Wasilla
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Field capability
ICAO
PAWS
IATA
WWA
FAA / Local
IYS
Elevation
354 ft
Coordinates
61.5717° N · 149.5400° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AK fields
state range 2–3,318 ft
At 354 ft, WWA sits higher than 72% of the 285 Alaska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,700 ft
- 04/223,700 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04S/22S1,690 ft × 60 ftGravelUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,700 ft
WWA's 3,700 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmPABVBirchwood AirportBirchwood
- 13nmPAQWarren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal AirportPalmer
- 21nmEDFElmendorf Air Force BaseAnchorage
- 23nmMRIMerrill FieldAnchorage
- 27nmANCTed Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage
- 48nmTKATalkeetna AirportTalkeetna
Location
Open the full mapPAWS · Wasilla Airport · Wasilla, AK
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WWA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 1,256 nm | 3h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,737 nm | 4h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,758 nm | 4h 29m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,841 nm | 4h 41m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,002 nm | 5h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,025 nm | 5h 7m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 2,030 nm | 5h 7m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 2,052 nm | 5h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WWA?
- Wasilla Airport's longest paved runway is 3,700 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WWA?
- Wasilla Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,700 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at WWA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Wasilla Airport as a home base, including Fox Aircraft LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Wasilla Airport?
- One FBO serves WWA: ACE Hangars & Fuels Wasilla. Phone, website and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to WWA?
- The closest alternate is Birchwood Airport (PABV), about 9 nm away, followed by Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WWA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 3h 19m (1,256 nm), Jackson Hole about 4h 26m (1,737 nm), San Francisco about 4h 29m (1,758 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.