Birchwater Airport (AK85) — Wasilla, AK

Birchwater Airport (AK85)
AK85
Birchwater Airport (AK85)
Wasilla, AK
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Birchwater Airport (AK85) is a private-use airport located in Wasilla, AK. The airport sits at an elevation of 110 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier AK85
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 149°45'50.3500" W / 61°28'56.4000" N
-149.763986 / 61.482333 (Estimated)
Elevation 110.00 ft / 33.53 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 8 nautical miles SW of Wasilla, AK
Location Matanuska-susitna County, AK
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner JOSEPH FISCHER
Address 14220 S RENEGADE AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85736-1423
Phone number 907-376-0227
Manager JOSEPH FISCHER
Address 14220 S RENEGADE AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85736-1423
Phone number 907-376-0227
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart ANCHORAGE
Region AAL - Alaska
Responsible ARTCC ZAN - ANCHORAGE
Tie-in FSS ENA - KENAI
FSS Phone 907-283-7211
FSS Toll Free 1-866-864-1737
Airport Communications
CTAF 122.8 MHz
Runway Information
Runway 07/25
Dimensions 800 x 100 ft (244 x 30 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
07 25
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • 200 FT RADIO TWR .5 NM SSW.