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Baranof Warm Springs Float and Seaplane Base

Baranof, AlaskaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
10,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water (excellent)
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
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

Baranof Warm Springs Float and Seaplane Base is in Baranof, Alaska. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerHARBORMASTER
Manager phone(907) 747-3439
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATABNF
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)SITKA
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates57.0888, -134.8331
Distance from city0 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OPS AREA IN WARM SPRINGS BAY.
›HIGH TRRN SRNDG LNDG ZONE.
›BOATS MAY BE TIED TO SPB FLOAT DOCK.
›OCNL TURB WIND SHEAR LOW ELEV.
›CTN: HVY WATERFALL CURRENT SHOVES PLANES INTO FLOAT; HAZUS DURG CERTAIN TIDE.
›GANGWAY PRVDS LND SLIDE ACES APR-NOV.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗BNF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does BNF have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for BNF. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does BNF have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for BNF. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at BNF?
BNF sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for BNF?
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.