LAKE HOOD (PALH)
Anchorage, Alaska · Anchorage County · 3 miles SW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierLHD
ICAO identifierPALH
Elevation79.3 ft MSL
Latitude61.18664° N
Longitude149.96539° W
Magnetic variation13E
Pattern altitude600 ft
AirspaceClass D
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft0
Annual enplanements11,800
Planned development (2025–29)$28,544,333
Sectional chartANCHORAGE
ARTCCAnchorage Center
Flight ServiceKenai
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1947/06
Fuel available100, 100LL, A
TowerATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLHD
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerTim Coons
Manager phone907-266-2741
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,200 × 75 ft | Gravel-Dirt (good) | 32: right pattern |
| E/W | 4,541 × 188 ft | Water | — |
| N/S | 1,930 × 200 ft | Water | — |
| SE/NW | 1,369 × 150 ft | Water | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P | 119.1 | LAKE HOOD |
| CLASS C | 119.1 | LAKE HOOD |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 363.2 | LAKE HOOD |
| CLASS C | 363.2 | LAKE HOOD |
| CD/P | 119.4 | LAKE HOOD |
| ATIS | 125.6 | LAKE HOOD |
| CTAF | 126.8 | — |
| LCL/P | 126.8 | LAKE HOOD |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 907-245-5432
Airport remarks
- 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.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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