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Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO AK8🇺🇸 Talkeetna
Coordinates
62.3134°N, 150.0693°W
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
14° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
21:12
Civil dusk
22:02

About 14h 22m 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 Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base

Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Talkeetna, United States. It sits at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is Talkeetna Airport (TKA), about 0.8 nm to the wnw.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14W / 32W4,000 ft / 1,219 m1600 ftWaterUnlitOpen
04W / 22W3,800 ft / 1,158 m2000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TALKEETNA CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base located?

Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Talkeetna, United States, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).

How many runways does Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base have?

Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 14° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Christiansen Lake Seaplane Base is Talkeetna Airport (TKA), about 0.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Talkeetna Village Strip and Birch Creek Landing.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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