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Z71 · CZP

Cape Pole Seaplane Base

Cape Pole, AlaskaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
10,000 x 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

Cape Pole Seaplane Base is in Cape Pole, 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
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACZP
SectionalKETCHIKAN
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)SITKA
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.9663, -133.7970
Distance from city0 NM W
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

›BEACH CONTAINS LARGE ROCKS UNSAFE FOR SEAPLANE FLOATS.
›NO LONGER USED AS LOGGING/SEAPLANE OPNS. THERE IS LINE ACROSS INLET AT FLOAT.
›OPERG AREA IN FISHERMANS HARBOR; ROCKS IN ENTRANCE; HEAVY SEAS ARE FREQUENT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Z71 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Z71 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Z71. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Z71 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Z71. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at Z71?
Z71 sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Z71?
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.