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Friday Harbor Seaplane Base

Friday Harbor, WashingtonSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 10,000 ft

03W/21W
Dimensions
10,000 x 2,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 03W
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21W
Traffic patternLeft
12W/30W
Dimensions
6,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 12W
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30W
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

Friday Harbor Seaplane Base is in Friday Harbor, Washington. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMIKE OTIS
Manager phone(360) 378-4724
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFBS
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
CustomsAirport of entry
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.5373, -123.0100
Distance from city0 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF128.250
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128.250
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FLIGHT NOTIFICATION SERVICE (ADCUS) AVBL.
›ALL TKOFS SHOULD BE PERFORMED N OF BROWNS ISLAND.
›FOR CD CTC WHIDBEY APCH AT 360-257-3310.
›GA OVERNIGHT FEE
›INCLINOMETER CHECK NOT PERFORMED ALL RWYS.
›ESTABLISHED PRIOR TO 15 MAY 59.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗W33 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W33 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W33. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W33 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W33. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W33?
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.