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PALHAIRPORT

LAKE HOOD

ANCHORAGE, Alaska

79.3 ft MSL

4

Runways

9

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

PALH

FAA

LHD

Elevation

79.3 ft MSL

Runways

4

Frequencies

9

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100,100LL,A

Coordinates

61.187, -149.965

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

79.3 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

100,100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

600 ft MSL

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.1866, -149.9654

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at PALH. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Anchorage facing East
Live

Anchorage

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

4 NM away

Weather camera at Merrill Field facing North
Live

Merrill Field

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

8 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
14/3214 / 322,200 ft75 ftGRVL-DIRTMED--
E/WE / W4,541 ft188 ftWATER---
N/SN / S1,930 ft200 ftWATER---
SE/NWSE / NW1,369 ft150 ftWATER---

Frequencies

APCH (2)ATIS (1)CD (1)CLASS C (2)CTAF (1)LCL (1)LHD ASOS (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P119.1ANCHORAGE APPROACH CONTROLLAKE HOODAPCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/P363.2ANCHORAGE APPROACH CONTROLLAKE HOODAPCH/P DEP/P-
ATIS125.6LAKE HOODLAKE HOODATIS24
CD/PXXX.XXXLAKE HOODLAKE HOODCD/P24
CLASS CXXX.XXXANCHORAGE APPROACH CONTROLLAKE HOODCLASS C-
CLASS CXXX.XXXANCHORAGE APPROACH CONTROLLAKE HOODCLASS C-
CTAFXXX.XXXLAKE HOOD-CTAF-
LCL/PXXX.XXXLAKE HOODLAKE HOODLCL/P24
LHD ASOSXXX.XXX--LHD ASOS-

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.
  • CTN: PAEW; TWY/ROAD AROUND LAKE HOOD MULTI USE; RCMD LNDG LGT DURG TAX.
  • TWY H-2/LAKESHORE TWY GATES PCL; KEY 121.75 3 TIMES.
  • NON-RDO OPS PPR - 907-271-5936; REQ TSFR TO ATCT; RMN WI 15 MIN OF ETA. NGT NON-RDO OPS NA.
  • LAKE CLSD TO ACFT OVR 12500 LB FREEZUP-DEC 31; OVERFLOWS INTO ICE MAY OCR DURG WINTER.
  • FOR PRIOR WINTER SKI OPS AVBLTY - LCL NOTAMS & ATCT.
  • N POTHOLE DSGND NO WAKE AREA.
  • WATERLANES TO LAKE HOOD SEAPLANE BASE ELEV 76 FT.
  • ARR & DEP ROUTES; SEE AREA NOTICES.
  • BFR LV SLIPS ADJ TO N/S WATER LANE ALG SHORELINE CTC ATCT - 126.8 OR 907-271-6549.
  • LCTD RWY 14/32 TSNT PRKG & FBO.
  • LTD TO 9000 LB OR LESS.
  • TFC PAT OVERLAPS SEADROME PAT.

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PALH Operational Overview

Location & Facility

LAKE HOOD (PALH) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 79.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.1866°N, 149.9654°W.

Runways

LAKE HOOD has 4 runways. The longest runway (14/32) measures 2,200 feet by 75 feet with a grvl-dirt surface. Other runways include E/W (4,541 ft, WATER), N/S (1,930 ft, WATER), SE/NW (1,369 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

LAKE HOOD is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 125.6 MHz. A total of 9 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

LAKE HOOD offers 100,100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near LAKE HOOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PALH?

PALH is the ICAO identifier for LAKE HOOD, a public-use airport located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does LAKE HOOD have?

LAKE HOOD (PALH) has 4 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of PALH?

The field elevation of LAKE HOOD is 79.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at PALH?

Yes, LAKE HOOD offers 100,100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at PALH?

The longest runway at LAKE HOOD is 4,541 feet long.

How do I access complete data for PALH?

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Where is LAKE HOOD located?

LAKE HOOD (PALH) is located in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 79.3 ft MSL.

Does PALH have weather cameras?

PALH does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jul 15, 05:48 PM UTC