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ID54

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base

Sandpoint, IdahoElevation 2,063 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 15,000 ft

13W/31W
Dimensions
15,000 x 500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 13W
RWY 31W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is in Sandpoint, Idaho. Field elevation 2,063 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDR. CHIP HOUSKE
Manager phone208-263-5916
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAID54
SectionalGREAT FALLS
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)BOISE
RegionIdaho
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.4791, -116.4450
Distance from city7 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CELL 310-782-5025
›FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.
›BAY FREEZES IN WINTER MONTHS.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
›CELL 310-782-5025
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗ID54 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ID54 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for ID54. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does ID54 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for ID54. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ID54?
ID54 sits at 2,063 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ID54?
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.