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Z87

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base

Cold Bay, AlaskaElevation 50 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,500 ft

N/S
Dimensions
2,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
Traffic patternLeft
E/W
Dimensions
2,500 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
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

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base is in Cold Bay, Alaska. Field elevation 50 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 / IATAZ87
SectionalCOLD BAY
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)COLD BAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates55.2516, -162.7530
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.600
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WX & TFC ADVISORIES AVBL FM COLD BAY FSS - 123.6.
›ROTG BCN ADJ ON COLD BAY ARPT.
›FUEL AVBL FM COLD BAY ARPT. NO DELIVERY AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE OWN TRUCK AND CANS. CALL 907-532-2467 MON-FRI 9-5.
›CONSIDERABLE SEABIRD ACTIVITY - NEST ON ISLANDS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Z87 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does Z87 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for Z87. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does Z87 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for Z87. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at Z87?
Z87 sits at 50 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for Z87?
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.