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Seaplane base

Gooding Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO 2D3🇺🇸 Palmer
Coordinates
61.6277°N, 149.2390°W
Elevation
500 ft (152 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:54
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:48

About 14h 7m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gooding Lake Seaplane Base

Gooding Lake Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Palmer, United States. It sits at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Niklason Lake Estates Airport (3AK2), about 1.4 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01W / 19W3,000 ft / 914 m20 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle348 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gooding Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gooding Lake Seaplane Base located?

Gooding Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Palmer, United States, at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m).

How many runways does Gooding Lake Seaplane Base have?

Gooding Lake Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Gooding Lake Seaplane Base in?

Gooding Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gooding Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gooding Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 14.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gooding Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Gooding Lake Seaplane Base is Niklason Lake Estates Airport (3AK2), about 1.4 nm to the w, followed by Cardwell Strip and Four Corners Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gooding Lake Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.