Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Seaplane base

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base

ICAO L85🇺🇸 Soldotna
Coordinates
60.5336°N, 150.9960°W
Elevation
175 ft (53 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Anchorage(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
07:06
Sunset
21:02
Civil dusk
21:47

About 13h 56m 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 Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Soldotna, United States. It sits at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Anchorage local time. The nearest airport is East Mackeys Lake Airport (US-6921), about 0.3 nm to the se.

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.

Loading live traffic…

Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
N / S3,000 ft / 914 m1000 ftWater-eUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KENAI CLASS E2Class EControlledGND2600 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base.

Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base located?

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Soldotna, United States, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base have?

Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base is approximately 13.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Mackeys Lakes Seaplane Base is East Mackeys Lake Airport (US-6921), about 0.3 nm to the se, followed by West Mackey Lake Airport and Dolly Varden Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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