PAMM · MTM

Metlakatla Seaplane Base

Metlakatla, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
5,000 x 5,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
Traffic patternLeft
N/S
Dimensions
5,000 x 5,000 ft
Surface
Water
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

Metlakatla Seaplane Base is in Metlakatla, Alaska. 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 / IATAPAMM / MTM
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.1310, -131.5780
Distance from city0 NM N
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

BOATS TIED TO SPB FLOAT.
WX CAMERAS AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
UNFAVORABLE APCH TO FLOAT DUE TO PREVAILING WIND CREATING SWELLS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAMM have a METAR?
Yes. PAMM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does PAMM have a TAF?
When PAMM issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAMM?
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.