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Lake Hood Airport (PALH) — Anchorage, United States

At a glance

Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
126.8
Runways
E/W, N/S, NW/SE, 14/32
Elevation
71 ft

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: PALH
  • Name: Lake Hood Airport
  • Type: seaplane_base
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 61.18
  • Longitude: -149.972
  • Elevation: 71 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Anchorage
  • IATA Code: N/A
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Anchorage
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway E/W

  • Designation: E/W
  • Dimensions: 1384x57m
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway N/S

  • Designation: N/S
  • Dimensions: 588x61m
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway NW/SE

  • Designation: NW/SE
  • Dimensions: 418x46m
  • Surface: WATER
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 2200 x 75 ft
  • Surface: GRAVEL
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: MIRL
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.800 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 126.800 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 125.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 907-266-2741
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A
  • Fuel Type: Jet A
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

10/014
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RWY 14/32 IRREGULAR SFC
2026-10-22 01:08 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
09/008
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RWY 14/32 IRREGULAR SFC
2026-09-20 20:17 UTC 2026-11-15 23:59 UTC
09/003
info
OBST CRANE (ASN UNKNOWN) 611044N1495915W (.79NM W APCH END RWY 32) 219FT (120FT AGL) FLAGGED
2026-09-09 21:02 UTC 2026-10-30 23:59 UTC
NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 05:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at PALH?
The tower frequency at Lake Hood Airport is 126.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at PALH?
Lake Hood Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does PALH require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is PALH located?
Lake Hood Airport (PALH) is located in Anchorage, United States.
How long is the runway at PALH?
The main runway at Lake Hood Airport (E/W) measures 1384x57m.