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L85

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base

Soldotna, AlaskaElevation 175 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
3,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water (good)
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
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

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base is in Soldotna, Alaska. Field elevation 175 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerUNKNOWN
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAL85
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.5336, -150.9960
Distance from city3 NM NE
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

›LAKE SW CORNER PINK BUOYS MKD UNDERWATER OBSTNS. MULT PVT DOCKS ON LAKE.
›KENAI FSS LCL - 907-283-7211.
›TSNT TIE-DOWN AREAS NA.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗L85 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does L85 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for L85. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does L85 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for L85. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at L85?
L85 sits at 175 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for L85?
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.