D28
Tanglefoot Seaplane Base
Cavanaugh Bay, IdahoElevation 2,438 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
15W/33W
RWY 15W
Traffic patternRight
RWY 33W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Tanglefoot Seaplane Base is in Cavanaugh Bay, Idaho. Field elevation 2,438 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerLOEL FENWICK
Manager phone208-610-2589
AttendedAPR-OCT ALL, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAD28
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.5389, -116.8320
Distance from city1 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›PRVDD ACFT OPERATING AT TANGLEFOOT SPB MONITOR 122.9 & ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS & ESTABLISH TFC PATTERNS THAT COINCIDE WITH CAVANAUGH BAY ARPT PATTERN.
›TIE DOWNS AVBL AT FLOATING DOCKS; ADDNL PKNG AVBL ON BEACH.
›RECOMMEND LANDING SEAPLANE RY 15; DEPARTURE SEAPLANE RY 33- WHEN WINDS PERMIT.
›CAVANAUGH BAY ARPT LCD ADJ S. LOOK OUT FOR TFC & ANNC INTNS ON CTAF.
›RWY 15/33 +5' NO WAKE BUOY LOCATED IN LANDING AERA
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does D28 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for D28. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does D28 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for D28. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at D28?
D28 sits at 2,438 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for D28?
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.