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85AK

Marion Seaplane Base

Big Lake, AlaskaElevation 150 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,400 ft

09W/27W
Dimensions
3,400 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
RWY 27W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Marion Seaplane Base is in Big Lake, Alaska. Field elevation 150 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerMIKE GRAVES
Manager phone907-841-1977
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA85AK
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5092, -149.9086
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL OPS MUST USE CTAF.
›PRVDD ALL ACFT COMPLY WITH THE TRAFFIC PATTERN BOUDARY IN THE MAP PRVDD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗85AK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 85AK have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 85AK. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 85AK have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 85AK. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 85AK?
85AK sits at 150 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 85AK?
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.