Municipal Airport

The City of Wasilla is a community of over 6,343 residents which serves as the commercial center for the 53,000 residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Wasilla is located 17 air miles (and 47 road miles) from Anchorage.

Mat-Su Valley climates are milder than other south central areas with an annual precipitation of approximately 18 inches. Proximity to Cook Inlet modifies temperatures with mean monthly highs in July of 69 degrees and mean December lows of 22 degrees. Sunlight varies from 5.5 hours December 21 to 19.5 hours June 21.

In 1993, the airport was relocated to a site approximately 15 minutes from the center of town.

The airport has the following:

• 3,700 foot paved runway for general aviation aircraft.
• Radio controlled runway, taxiway and security lighting.
• Engine and airframe repair available on site.
• Fuel service available on site.
• Air-Taxi Services.
• Paved lease space for aircraft tie-down available. Please contact the Department of Finance for information on space availability.     
      Lots with no electric:  Monthly: $25.50 
                                      Semi-annually: $127.50 
                                      Annually: $255.00
      Lots with electric:       Monthly: $40.80
                                      Semi-annually: $204.00
                                      Annually: $408.00
• Commercially and industrially zoned private in immediate area.
• Airport is maintained to be open year round.

Attractions within 20 miles:

• Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry
• Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Headquarters
• Lake Wasilla and Lake Lucille
• Settlers Bay Golf Course
• Hotels and Restaurants
• Spectacular scenery framing exceptional recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, sightseeing, and snow machining.

Contact us:
City of Wasilla
Department of Public Works
290 E. Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907.373.9010
Fax: 907.373.9011
Email: publicworks@ci.wasilla.ak.us