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Seaplane base

Hoppe'S Seaplane Base

ICAO 86AK🇺🇸 Big Lake
Coordinates
61.5514°N, 149.9458°W
Elevation
180 ft (55 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:10
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
21:03
Civil dusk
21:50

About 14h 6m 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 Hoppe'S Seaplane Base

Hoppe'S Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Big Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,150 ft / 351 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is 49th State Airpark (US-8304), about 1 nm to the se.

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
18W / 36W1,150 ft / 351 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hoppe'S Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hoppe'S Seaplane Base located?

Hoppe'S Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Big Lake, United States, at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m).

How many runways does Hoppe'S Seaplane Base have?

Hoppe'S Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 1,150 ft / 351 m.

What time zone is Hoppe'S Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hoppe'S Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hoppe'S 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 Hoppe'S Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Hoppe'S Seaplane Base is 49th State Airpark (US-8304), about 1 nm to the se, followed by Helio Airport and Kramer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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