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El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base

ICAO 5C5🇺🇸 Craig
Coordinates
55.9586°N, 133.2530°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:55
Civil dusk
20:34

About 14h 0m 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 El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base

El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Craig, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 8,000 ft / 2,438 m. It observes America/Sitka local time. The nearest airport is Klawock Airport (KLW), about 23.6 nm to the sse.

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
13 / 318,000 ft / 2,438 m350 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base located?

El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Craig, United States.

How many runways does El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base have?

El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 8,000 ft / 2,438 m.

What time zone is El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base in?

El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is in the America/Sitka time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is approximately 17.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to El Capitan Lodge Seaplane Base is Klawock Airport (KLW), about 23.6 nm to the sse, followed by Wrangell Airport and Petersburg James A Johnson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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