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Lake Brooks Seaplane Base

IATA BKFICAO 5Z9🇺🇸 Katmai National Park
Coordinates
58.5548°N, 155.7770°W
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:33
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
23:19
Civil dusk
00:26

About 17h 39m 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 Lake Brooks Seaplane Base

Lake Brooks Seaplane Base

Lake Brooks Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base located near Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park, in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
ALL / WAY5,000 ft / 1,524 m4000 ftWater-eUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Lake Brooks Seaplane Base?

Lake Brooks Seaplane Base uses the IATA code BKF.

Where is Lake Brooks Seaplane Base located?

Lake Brooks Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Katmai National Park, United States, at an elevation of 36 ft (11 m).

How many runways does Lake Brooks Seaplane Base have?

Lake Brooks Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Lake Brooks Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lake Brooks Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Brooks Seaplane Base is approximately 11.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lake Brooks Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Lake Brooks Seaplane Base is Lake Camp Airport (US-6936), about 23.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Flying C Airport and King Salmon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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