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Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base

ICAO WA81Local 81W🇺🇸 Lopez
Coordinates
48.5165°N, 122.9180°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-WA
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
21:09
Civil dusk
21:49

About 15h 42m 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 Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base

Fishermans Bay/LPS Seaplane Base is a seaplane base located at Fishermans Bay on Lopez Island, in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It is owned by Lake Union Air Service, Inc.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 234,000 ft / 1,219 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen
14 / 322,500 ft / 762 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle85 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base located?

Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Lopez, United States.

How many runways does Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base have?

Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base in?

Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 15.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base is Windsock Airport (4WA4), about 1.9 nm to the ne, followed by Lopez Island Airport and Wilding Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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