5C5
El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base
Craig, AlaskaSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
15W/33W
RWY 15W171°T
RWY 33W351°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is in Craig, Alaska. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSCOTT VAN VALIN
Manager phone800-770-5464
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5C5
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.9586, -133.2530
Distance from city29 NM N
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
›LCTD AT FISHING LODGE; CAUTION FOR BOATING ACT INVOF SEAPLANE BASE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5C5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5C5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5C5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5C5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5C5?
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.