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Kake Seaplane Base

IATA KAEICAO KAE🇺🇸 Kake
Coordinates
56.9730°N, 133.9460°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:25
Sunrise
04:25
Sunset
21:40
Civil dusk
22:39

About 17h 15m 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 Kake Seaplane Base

Kake Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base located in Kake, a city in the Petersburg Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. Scheduled airline passenger service is subsidized by the U.S. Department of Transportation via the Essential Air Service program.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NW / SE10,000 ft / 3,048 m4000 ftWater-eUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kake Seaplane Base?

Kake Seaplane Base uses the IATA code KAE.

Where is Kake Seaplane Base located?

Kake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Kake, United States.

How many runways does Kake Seaplane Base have?

Kake Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

What time zone is Kake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kake Seaplane Base is approximately 17.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Kake Seaplane Base is Kake Airport (PAFE), about 1.4 nm to the ese, followed by Petersburg James A Johnson Airport and Wrangell Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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