PAEL · ELV
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base
Elfin Cove, AlaskaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
NW/SE
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
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is in Elfin Cove, Alaska. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerSTEVE BELL
Manager phone(907) 465-4512
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAEL / ELV
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)JUNEAU
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates58.1952, -136.3470
Distance from city0 NM SE
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
›SEA SWELLS OFTEN IN LDG AREA.
›WHEN AVBL WX RPRTS HRLY ONLY.
›ALTHROP ROCK LGT FLASHES CLEAR EVERY 6 SECONDS.
›BOATS MAY BE TIED TO SPB FLOAT.
›NARROW ENTRANCE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAEL have a METAR?
Yes. PAEL is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAEL have a TAF?
When PAEL issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAEL?
PAEL sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAEL?
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.