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Waterfall Seaplane Base

Waterfall, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
10,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
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

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

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSTEVE COCKRELL
Manager phone907-265-9650
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKWF
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.2963, -133.2430
Distance from city0 NM SW
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

›FLOAT REMOVED DURING WINTER MONTHS, OCT - MAR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KWF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KWF have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for KWF. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does KWF have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for KWF. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KWF?
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.