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Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO AA02🇺🇸 Big Lake
Coordinates
61.5715°N, 149.9241°W
Elevation
140 ft (43 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 22, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
08:17
Sunrise
09:03
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
19:13

About 9h 25m 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 Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base

Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Big Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft / 1,676 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Kramer Airport (AK86), about 0.4 nm to the ene.

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 / 19W5,500 ft / 1,676 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base located?

Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Big Lake, United States, at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m).

How many runways does Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base have?

Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,500 ft / 1,676 m.

What time zone is Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Horseshoe Lake 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 Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Horseshoe Lake Seaplane Base is Kramer Airport (AK86), about 0.4 nm to the ene, followed by Kucera Residence Airport and 49th State Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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