TTW · TTW
Tissa Tank Waterdrome
Tissamaharama, Southern ProvinceElevation 75 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
04/22
RWY 04
Traffic patternRight
RWY 22
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
Tissa Tank Waterdrome is in Tissamaharama, Southern Province. Field elevation 75 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerRAY ATKINS
Manager phone907-768-2143
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATTW
SectionalANCHORAGE
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionSouthern Province
CountrySri Lanka
Coordinates6.2876, 81.2906
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
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
›RY SUBJECT TO TURBULENT WINDS;HIGH TERRAIN TO THE NE; SW APPROACH FAVORED.
›RY 04 SLOPE AT 2% UPHILL NORTH.
›WHEN AVBL WEA RPRTS HRLY ONLY.
›WIND SOCK LOCATED OFF AIRPORT 100+ YARDS NW SIDE ATOP A PRIVATE HANGAR.
›FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.
›RY EDGES & THLD MARKED WITH ORANGE REFLECTIVE CONES.
›RY 22 LEFT SIDE SLOPES DOWN HILL AND SFC IS UNEVEN.
›RY CONDITION MONITORED IREGLY; RCMD VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO LANDING.
›ACFT REQUESTED TO TAXI ON RY AND AVOID USE OF SUBDIVISION ROAD PARALLEL TO RY.
›ALASKA RAILROAD PARALLELS RY ALONG SOUTH SIDE.
›WX CAMERA AT SUMMIT APPROX. 10 MI SW AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›RY 04 REQUIRES DOGLEG APPROACH DUE TO MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TTW have a METAR?
Yes. TTW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does TTW have a TAF?
When TTW 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 TTW?
TTW sits at 75 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TTW?
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.