5BL
Homer-Beluga Lake Seaplane Base
Homer, AlaskaElevation 25 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
NE/SW
RWY NE
RWY SW
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Homer-Beluga Lake Seaplane Base is in Homer, Alaska. Field elevation 25 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerKEVIN JONES
Manager phone907-235-5217
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5BL
SectionalKODIAK
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)HOMER
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates59.6447, -151.5020
Distance from city1 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
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
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›TPA 1000 FT AGL FOR FIXED WING ACFT; TPA 600 AGL & BLO FOR ROTARY ACFT.
›PUB DOCK NW CORNER OF LAKE; LOADING/UNLOADING ONLY; TSNT TIE DOWNS NA.
›SFC COND UNMNT; RCMD VISUAL INSP PRIOR TO USE.
›OLD PILING BESIDE PUB DOCK NEAR SHORE.
›WATER FOWL INVOF ARPT.
›FQT RECREATION USE.
›AVBL MAY-SEP - 907-299-5494.
›NW CORNER OF LAKE.
›OPS HR 0545-2145; OTR TIMES KENAI FSS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5BL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5BL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5BL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5BL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5BL?
5BL sits at 25 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5BL?
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.