4Z7 · WHD

Hyder Seaplane Base

Hyder, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
10,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
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

Hyder Seaplane Base is in Hyder, Alaska. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerSTEVE BELL
Manager phone(907) 465-4512
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWHD
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.9033, -130.0100
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

OPNS IN PORTLAND CANAL.
BE ALERT: DURING LOW TIDE, SHALLOW MILKY GLACIAL WATER COVERS OBSTRUCTIONS EAST OF FLOAT.
CAUTION ADVISED WITH TIDES BELOW 0 FT. MAY CAUSE INSUFFICIENT WATER DEPTHS AND PREVENT USE OF THIS FACILITY.
WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
BOATS MAY BE TIED TO SPB FLOAT/RAMP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4Z7 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4Z7. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4Z7 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4Z7. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4Z7?
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.