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🇺🇸 Hess Airport

Wasilla, US-AK, US 355 ft America/Anchorage
Updated Feb 14, 2026

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Hess Airport serves Wasilla, US.

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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Where is Hess Airport located?

Hess Airport is located in Wasilla, US, at an elevation of 355 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is 7AK8.