Akutan Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Jul 22, 2026, local time)
About 16h 19m 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 Akutan Seaplane Base
Akutan Seaplane Base is a public use seaplane base located in Akutan, a city on Akutan Island in the Aleutians East Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. Scheduled seaplane service was subsidized by the Essential Air Service program until late 2012 when PenAir retired their Grumman Goose amphibious aircraft and a new land-based airport on neighboring Akun Island was built. The new airport is known as Akutan Airport.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E / W | 10,000 ft / 3,048 m | 1000 ft | Water-e | Unlit | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Akutan Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Akutan Seaplane Base located?
Akutan Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Akutan, United States.
How many runways does Akutan Seaplane Base have?
Akutan Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.
What time zone is Akutan Seaplane Base in?
Akutan Seaplane Base is in the America/Nome time zone (UTC-08:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Akutan Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Akutan Seaplane Base is approximately 7.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Akutan Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is Akutan Airport (KQA), about 6.2 nm to the e, followed by Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport and Driftwood Bay Air Force Station Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Akutan Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.