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68A

Wrangell Seaplane Base

Wrangell, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,000 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
9,000 x 360 ft
Surface
Water
RWY NW
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SE
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

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

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerGREG MEISSNER HARBOR MASTER
Manager phone907-874-3736
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA68A
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)SITKA
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates56.4663, -132.3800
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.600
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FLASHING LGT END OF BREAKWATER.
›BE ALERT FOR HEAVY BOAT TFC IN HARBOR; DO NOT LAND IN HARBOR.
›BOATS TIED TO SPB FLOAT RAMP.
›EXPOSED TO WEST WIND CAUSING WAVES IN HARBOR. RCMD NOT LEAVING PLANE TIED TO FACE OF FLOAT UNATNDD.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›PRIOR TO LNDG IN HARBOR CTC HARBOR MASTER - (907) 874-3736.
›AVGAS AVBL ACROSS HARBOR AT (907) 874-2388.
›SERVICE AVBL AT AIRPORT.
›SERVICE AVBL AT AIRPORT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗68A on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 68A have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 68A. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 68A have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 68A. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 68A?
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.