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Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base

Gustavus, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
10,000 x 4,000 ft
Surface
Water (excellent)
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

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

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSUPERINTENDANT OF GLACIER BAY
Manager phone907-697-2230
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATABQV
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates58.4552, -135.8850
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.500
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.500
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›1 MAY - 16 SEP, 3 HR DOCKING LIMIT, 17 SEP - 30 APR, 10 DAY DOCKING LIMIT.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›LCTD ON FERRY TRML.
›SEAPLANE FLOAT EXPOSED TO WESTERLY SEAS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗BQV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does BQV have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for BQV. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does BQV have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for BQV. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for BQV?
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.