W55 · LKE
Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base
Seattle, WashingtonElevation 14 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
16W/34W
RWY 16W
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34W
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
Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is in Seattle, Washington. Field elevation 14 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
ManagerSARAH FELLER
Manager phone425-486-1257
AttendedDaily, DAWN–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALKE
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.6290, -122.3390
Distance from city1 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
›AIRPORT HAS SCHEDULED AIRLINE SERVICE
›WHEN CONSISTENT WITH SAFETY, AVOID 'ON THE STEP' OPERATIONS SOUTH AND WEST OF RED BUOY.
›ALL TAKEOFFS & LANDINGS IN CENTER OF LAKE.
›DO NOT TAXI CLOSER THAN 200 FT FM SHORELINE EXCP IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO KENMORE AIR HARBOR.
›ESTABD PRIOR 15 MAY 1959.
›CALL 425-486-1257 X2010 FOR APVL AT LEAST 3 HRS PRIOR TO ARR. DOCKING FEE.
›NIGHT LANDINGS NOT RECOMMENDED DUE TO UNLIGHTED SMALL WATERCRAFT.
›KITE FLYING IN PUBLIC PARK AT N END OF ARPT AND UAVS OPERATING AT THE N AND S ENDS.
›SPECIAL NOISE ABATEMENT RULES IN EFFECT CONTACT OPERATOR FOR PATTERN INFORMATION.
›APCH SURFACE DATA NOT CHECKED.
›OWNERS: GREEN HORNET ENTERPRISES LLC AND MUNRO BANKS HOLDCO INC.
›INCRD BOATING OPNS ON LAKE MAY 15 THRU SEP 15.
›FIVE TEMPO BUOYS HAVE BEEN PLACED ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CNTRLN OF LAKE UNION, EACH SEPARATED BY APPROXIMATELY 750FT, AND MARK THE APRX LOCATION OF THE PREFERRED SEAPLANE OPR AREA. THE BUOYS HAVE A YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT THAT CAN BE ACTVT BY FIVE CLICKS ON 122.9, TO ALERT BOATERS OF AN IMPENDING SEAPLANE TKOF OR LANDING. RUN TIME ON THE LIGHTS IS 60 SECONDS. THE BUOY/LIGHT SYSTEM IS ADVISORY ONLY, AND BOATERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CLEAR THE AREA. THE BUOYS WILL BE REMOVED WITHIN FIVE DAYS FOLLOWING LABOR DAY, OR EARLIER.
›FOR CD CTC SEATTLE APCH AT 206-214-4722.
›KENMORE AIR LAKE UNION DOCK FREQ 130.30.
›EXTN 2240.
›FUEL AVBL EMERG ONLY.
›$150 TRANSIT DOCKING FEE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W55?
W55 sits at 14 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W55?
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.