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Marion Seaplane Base

ICAO 85AK🇺🇸 Big Lake
Coordinates
61.5092°N, 149.9086°W
Elevation
150 ft (46 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:47

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 Marion Seaplane Base

Marion Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Big Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft / 1,036 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Barefoot Airport (02AA), about 0.2 nm to the sw.

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
09U / 27U3,400 ft / 1,036 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marion Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marion Seaplane Base located?

Marion Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Big Lake, United States, at an elevation of 150 ft (46 m).

How many runways does Marion Seaplane Base have?

Marion Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,400 ft / 1,036 m.

What time zone is Marion Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Marion Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Marion Seaplane Base is approximately 14.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Marion Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Marion Seaplane Base is Barefoot Airport (02AA), about 0.2 nm to the sw, followed by Owen Field and 49th State Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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