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Seaplane base

Kwigillingok Seaplane Base

ICAO KWK🇺🇸 Kwigillingok
Coordinates
59.8367°N, 163.1400°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
8.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
23:58
Civil dusk
01:13

About 17h 57m 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 Kwigillingok Seaplane Base

Kwigillingok Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Kwigillingok, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Kwigillingok Airport (KWK), about 2.5 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NW / SE2,000 ft / 610 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle79 ft39 ft
Obstacle79 ft36 ft
Obstacle79 ft36 ft
Obstacle79 ft36 ft
Obstacle79 ft26 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kwigillingok Seaplane Base located?

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

How many runways does Kwigillingok Seaplane Base have?

Kwigillingok Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Kwigillingok Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kwigillingok Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kwigillingok Seaplane Base is approximately 8.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kwigillingok Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Kwigillingok Seaplane Base is Kwigillingok Airport (KWK), about 2.5 nm to the nnw, followed by Kongiganak Airport and Kipnuk Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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