1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
AA85
Elevation
114 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
61.616, -149.221
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
114 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
61.6164, -149.2210
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR PAWS 131556Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT085 06/02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP005 T00610022 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
120° at 3 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
6.1°C
Dewpoint
2.2°C
Altimeter
1003.50 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from PAWS (19 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:56Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Palmer
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
8 NM away
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20 NM away
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06W/24W | 2,500 ft | 200 ft | WATER | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | WALBY LAKE |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for AA85.
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AA85 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
WALBY LAKE (AA85) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in PALMER, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 114 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.6164°N, 149.2210°W.
Runways
WALBY LAKE has 1 runway. The longest runway (06W/24W) measures 2,500 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
WALBY LAKE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WALBY LAKE, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at WALBY LAKE is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AA85?
AA85 is the ICAO identifier for WALBY LAKE, a public-use airport located in PALMER, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does WALBY LAKE have?
WALBY LAKE (AA85) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of AA85?
The field elevation of WALBY LAKE is 114 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at AA85?
No fuel types are currently listed for WALBY LAKE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at AA85?
The current flight category at WALBY LAKE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at AA85?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for WALBY LAKE.
How do I access complete data for AA85?
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Where is WALBY LAKE located?
WALBY LAKE (AA85) is located in PALMER, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 114 ft MSL.
Does AA85 have weather cameras?
AA85 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.