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Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base

Talkeetna, AlaskaElevation 400 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,000 ft

04W/22W
Dimensions
3,800 x 2,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 04W
RWY 22W
14W/32W
Dimensions
4,000 x 1,600 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 14W
RWY 32W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base is in Talkeetna, Alaska. Field elevation 400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDON LEE
Manager phone907-355-1067
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAAK8
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)TALKEETNA
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.3134, -150.0693
Distance from city1 NM SE
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
›PUBLIC DOCKS LOCATED AT NORTH WEST END OF LAKE, NOT AT THE FLIGHT SCHOOL
›ALL TRAFFIC MUST USE CTAF 123.6.
›ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN EAST OF SPB & OVER THE LAKE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗AK8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does AK8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for AK8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does AK8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for AK8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at AK8?
AK8 sits at 400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for AK8?
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.