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Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base

IATA KBEICAO KBE🇺🇸 Bell Island
Coordinates
55.9291°N, 131.5720°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:52
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:22

About 13h 51m 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 Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base

Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Bell Island, United States (IATA KBE). It has 1 runway, the longest 10,600 ft / 3,231 m. It observes America/Sitka local time. The nearest airport is Tyee Hydro Facility Airport (US-2179), about 17.6 nm to the n.

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
NE / SW10,600 ft / 3,231 m2600 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base?

Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base uses the IATA code KBE.

Where is Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base located?

Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Bell Island, United States.

How many runways does Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base have?

Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 10,600 ft / 3,231 m.

What time zone is Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base in?

Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base is in the America/Sitka time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base is approximately 17.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Bell Island Hot Springs Seaplane Base is Tyee Hydro Facility Airport (US-2179), about 17.6 nm to the n, followed by Ketchikan International Airport and Wrangell Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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