Annette Island Army Airfield
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerUnited States Army
ServesMetlakatla, Alaska
LocationAnnette Island
Built1941
Elevation AMSL119 ft / 36 m
Coordinates55°02′33″N 131°34′20″W / 55.04250°N 131.57222°W / 55.04250; -131.57222
Map
Annette Island AAF is located in Alaska
Annette Island AAF
Annette Island AAF
Location of airport in Alaska
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 7,493 2,284 Asphalt
2/20 5,709 1,740 Gravel

Annette Island Army Airfield is a closed United States Army airfield located on Annette Island in the Prince of Wales – Hyder Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is located 5 nautical miles (9 km) south of Metlakatla, Alaska.[1] After its closure, it was redeveloped into Annette Island Airport.

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References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  1. "Distance and heading from Metlakatla to ANN". Great Circle Mapper. Retrieved 5 August 2010.


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