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Port Walter Seaplane Base

Port Walter, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,000 ft

NE/SW
Dimensions
3,000 x 400 ft
Surface
Water
RWY NE
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW
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

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

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerANDREW GRAY
Manager phone907-723-4457
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPWR
SectionalJUNEAU
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)SITKA
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates56.3810, -134.6510
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

›YEAR ROUND OPN. BAY FREEZES OVER IN WINTER OCCASIONALLY. BAY EXPOSED TO NORTHERLY SWELLS AT HIGH TIDES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗PWR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PWR have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PWR. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PWR have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PWR. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PWR?
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.