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Mc Grath Seaplane Base

Mcgrath, AlaskaElevation 325 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
4,000 x 350 ft
Surface
Water (excellent)
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mc Grath Seaplane Base is in Mcgrath, Alaska. Field elevation 325 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA16Z
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)MCGRATH
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.9580, -155.5930
Distance from city0 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.600
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OPRG AREA IN KUSKOKWIM RIVER.
›LANDING AND BEACHING AREA NOT MARKED. BE ALERT WHEN LANDING DUE TO SEASONAL CHANGES IN SANDBAR LOCATIONS.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›LARGE ROCKS AND DEBRIS SUBMERGED IN RIVER ALONG LANDING AND BEACHING AREA.
›FUEL AVBL 0800-1800 MON-SAT.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗16Z on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 16Z have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 16Z. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 16Z have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 16Z. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 16Z?
16Z sits at 325 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 16Z?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.