Hess Airport

Wasilla, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

7AK8

IATA

Elevation

355 ft

Region

US-AK

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Airport Information

GPS Code: 7AK8

Local Code: 7AK8

Location: 61.6213° N, -149.615005° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Hess Airport (7AK8) in Wasilla, US, is a private, unattended airstrip, and as such, there are no public traveler reviews or experiences available in the traditional sense. Information regarding overall traveler sentiment, terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration experiences is not applicable to this type of airport. The facility is primarily used for private aviation and requires prior permission for landing.

Airport Characteristics:

Private Use: Hess Airport (7AK8) is designated for private use, meaning public access and commercial operations are not standard. Permission is required prior to landing.
Unattended: The airport is unattended, indicating no on-site staff or services.
Runway: It features a single gravel/dirt runway (07/25) measuring 1,300 x 65 feet (396 x 20 meters).
Basic Communications: Pilots can use CTAF frequency 122.8 for communication.
Elevation: The estimated elevation is 355 feet.

Limitations:

No Public Reviews or Amenities: There are no published reviews, ratings, or FBOs (Fixed-Base Operators) offering services like fuel, maintenance, or passenger handling at Hess Airport (7AK8).
Limited Infrastructure: The airport lacks conventional terminal facilities, amenities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services typically found at commercial airports.
Potential Runway Conditions: The runway may experience "frost heaves & bread up cond" on the western 400 feet, which pilots should be aware of.
No Public Transportation or Parking Information: Due to its private nature, there is no information available regarding public transportation connections or designated public parking facilities.

Hess Airport (7AK8) is a very basic, private airstrip suited for general aviation with prior arrangements. It lacks the infrastructure and services of a commercial airport, and therefore, typical traveler reviews and experiences do not exist for this facility. Pilots considering using 7AK8 should be aware of its unattended status and limited services.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`07/25`	1300 ft	65 ft	GRVL-DIRT	Active

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