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West Beaver Seaplane Base

Big Lake, AlaskaElevation 215 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,800 ft

11W/29W
Dimensions
3,800 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 11W
RWY 29W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

West Beaver Seaplane Base is in Big Lake, Alaska. Field elevation 215 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerKEN THORALL
Manager phone907-232-5711
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAA01
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates61.5850, -149.8465
Distance from city4 NM N
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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AA01 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AA01 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AA01. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AA01 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AA01. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AA01?
AA01 sits at 215 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AA01?
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.