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Steamboat Bay Seaplane Base

Steamboat Bay, AlaskaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,000 ft

N/S
Dimensions
6,000 x 2,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
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

Steamboat Bay Seaplane Base is in Steamboat Bay, Alaska. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBRIAN CUNNIGHAM
Manager phone253-225-4256
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWSB
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.5327, -133.6382
Distance from city0 NM NE
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

›HIGH MTNS ALL SIDES EXCEPT ENTRANCE; ONE WAY OPNS-NO SOUTH OPNS; SUBJECT TO HEAVY SWELLS & SQUIRRELY WINDS.
›LARGE OCEAN SWELLS COMMON IN BAY. EXPOSED TO NORTH WIND.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WSB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WSB have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WSB. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WSB have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WSB. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WSB?
WSB sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WSB?
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.