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38AK
Mels Airport · Wasilla
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
340 ft / 104 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mels Airport (38AK), located in Wasilla, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 340 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Mels Airport
ICAO / IATA
38AK / —
Municipality
Wasilla
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
340 ft
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Runway 09W / 27W
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,500 ft / 457 m
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: WATER
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 400 ft / 122 m
Surface Type: WATER
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 09W
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27W
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,500 ft / 457 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 18
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026