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Port Alexander Seaplane Base

IATA PTDICAO PAAPLocal AHP🇺🇸 Port Alexander
Coordinates
56.2468°N, 134.6480°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:36
Sunrise
04:33
Sunset
21:38
Civil dusk
22:34

About 17h 5m 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 Port Alexander Seaplane Base

Port Alexander Seaplane Base is a city owned, public use seaplane base located in Port Alexander, a city at the southeastern corner of Baranof Island in the Petersburg Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
N / S3,000 ft / 914 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Port Alexander Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Port Alexander Seaplane Base?

The ICAO code for Port Alexander Seaplane Base is PAAP, and its IATA code is PTD.

Where is Port Alexander Seaplane Base located?

Port Alexander Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Port Alexander, United States.

How many runways does Port Alexander Seaplane Base have?

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

What time zone is Port Alexander Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Port Alexander Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Port Alexander Seaplane Base is approximately 17.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Port Alexander Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Port Alexander Seaplane Base is Kake Airport (PAFE), about 49.3 nm to the nne, followed by Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport and Klawock Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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