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Willow Airport

Willow, United States

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Willow Airport

Willow, United States
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Small Alaska airstrip serving the Willow community.

Location
Willow, United States
Willow Airport (IATA: WOW, ICAO: PAUO) is a small general aviation airport located in Willow, Alaska, United States. It serves the local Matanuska-Susitna Borough community and provides access to the surrounding region of southcentral Alaska. The airport operates primarily as a general aviation facility, supporting private aircraft, bush flying, and local air traffic rather than scheduled commercial airline service. It plays a role typical of many rural Alaskan airports, serving as a critical link for communities with limited road access to certain destinations. Willow is perhaps best known as a checkpoint and restart location for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and the airport supports related logistics and air traffic during that annual event.
Getting to & from
Willow is accessible via the Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3), providing road connections to Anchorage and other communities.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Willow Airport; it serves general aviation and charter traffic only.
Notable facts
  • ›Willow Airport is a public-use general aviation airport in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
  • ›The airport's IATA code is WOW and its ICAO identifier is PAUO.
  • ›Willow serves as a logistical hub during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race restart.
  • ›The airport does not handle scheduled commercial passenger service.
  • ›Alaska's bush aviation culture makes small airports like Willow essential for regional connectivity.
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A quiet Alaskan gateway nestled among birch forests and open skies

Willow Airport is a small general aviation facility located in Willow, Alaska, serving the Mat-Su Borough north of Anchorage. It functions primarily as a base for bush pilots, recreational flyers, and local residents accessing remote areas of southcentral Alaska. The airport is perhaps best known as the ceremonial start location for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in years when Anchorage conditions are unsuitable.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Area — A single uncontrolled grass and gravel facility with basic amenities suited for small aircraft and bush operations.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or personal pickup
  • Taxi or rideshare from Wasilla or Palmer
  • Car rental from nearby Wasilla locations
Nearby Hotels
  • Sheep Creek Lodge (Willow area)
  • Hatcher Pass Lodge (nearby)
  • Hotels in Wasilla (~30 miles south)
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airport itself. Visitors will find a handful of roadside diners and local eateries along the Parks Highway in Willow and the broader Mat-Su Valley. Wasilla offers a wider selection of restaurants and grocery stores within a short drive.

Traveller Tips
  • Fuel and services are extremely limited — plan ahead and confirm availability before arrival.
  • Weather in southcentral Alaska changes rapidly; always file a flight plan and check NOTAMs.
  • The airport sees increased activity during the Iditarod ceremonial start, typically in March.
  • Bears and moose can wander onto the airstrip — conduct a thorough runway check before takeoff or landing.

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Willow Airport is a state-owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) northwest of the central business district of Willow, in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located across the road from Willow Lake and the Willow Seaplane Base.

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