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Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base

Lopez, WashingtonSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

18/36
Dimensions
1,700 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base is in Lopez, Washington. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
Airline serviceYes
ManagerR. E. BURTON
Manager phone360-254-5146
AttendedUNATTND
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWA81
SectionalSEATTLE
Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE
Flight service (AFSS)SEATTLE
RegionWashington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.5165, -122.9180
Distance from city6 NM ENE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 503-493-7545.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗WA81 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WA81 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WA81. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WA81 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WA81. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WA81?
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.