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Tamgas Harbor Seaplane Base

Metlakatla, AlaskaSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,560 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
10,560 x 1,500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY NW
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SE
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

Tamgas Harbor Seaplane Base is in Metlakatla, Alaska. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerCHIEF OF POLICE
Manager phone(907) 886-4011
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAZ43
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KETCHIKAN
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.0661, -131.5439
Distance from city2 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

›BE ALERT MANY DIVERS & BOATERS IN THE AREA.
›ROCK JETTI, DOCK AVBL.
›CALL POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 907-886-4011 OR VHF CHANNEL 80 PRIOR TO LANDING AT STRIP OR SPB.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Z43 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Z43 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Z43. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Z43 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Z43. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Z43?
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.