W37
American Lake Seaplane Base
Tacoma, WashingtonElevation 235 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
02W/20W
RWY 02W
RWY 20W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
American Lake Seaplane Base is in Tacoma, Washington. Field elevation 235 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSCOTT WILLIAMS
Manager phone253-983-7887
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAW37
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1415, -122.5610
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt700 ft MSL
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
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4723.
›ARPT UNDERLIES MCCHORD AFB CLASS D AIRSPACE.
›SWIMMERS & BOATERS IN THE AREA.
›DAY USE ONLY RECOMMENDED.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT; CTC AMGR 253-589-2489, EXTENSION 7741.
›SEAPLANE DOCK AVAILABLE DURING PARK HOURS, 7:00 AM TO SUNSET.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W37 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W37. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W37 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W37. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W37?
W37 sits at 235 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W37?
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.