Z59 · JBT
Bethel Seaplane Base
Bethel, AlaskaElevation 15 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
NE/SW
RWY NE
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW
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
Bethel Seaplane Base is in Bethel, Alaska. Field elevation 15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAJBT
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates60.7820, -161.7430
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · 100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF118.700
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.700
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV
›LCTD DOWNSTREAM AT BULK FUEL STORAGE AREA.
›LCTD AT BETHEL (BET) ARPT 907-543-4001.
›OPERG AREA IN KUSKOKWIM RIVER; RIVER USED BY ACFT, BOATS, & SWIMMERS.
›LCTD AT BETHEL(BET) ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Z59 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Z59. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Z59 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Z59. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at Z59?
Z59 sits at 15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Z59?
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.