Hog River Airport (HGZ)

Hog River Airport (2AK6 (HGZ)) is a private use airport located in Hogatza, Alaska, USA. It is owned and managed by Taiga Mining Company Inc.

• Location and Basic Runway Information: The airport is situated approximately 0 miles southeast of Hogatza, Alaska, at an estimated elevation of 534 feet (163 meters). It features one runway, designated 12/30, with dimensions of 5,500 by 125 feet (1,676 by 38 meters). The runway surface is a combination of turf, grass, sod, and gravel.
• Known Uses: Hog River Airport is for private use, requiring permission prior to landing and a landing fee. It does not have a control tower, fixed-base operators (FBOs), or fuel services. The runway is not maintained in winter, with rocks and ruts present, and can be soft after rain. Brush between 5-12 feet high is on the shoulders, and grass on unused areas can be 8-12 inches high and is not mowed. Men and equipment may be on the runway during odd hours from April to November, and localized frost areas can make it unusable from April to June.
• Historical Significance: The airport was activated in August 1962 and was established prior to 1959.