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Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility

IATA WWPICAO 96Z🇺🇸 Whale Pass
Coordinates
56.1163°N, 133.1220°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Sitka(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
17.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:33
Sunrise
04:29
Sunset
21:29
Civil dusk
22:25

About 17h 0m 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 Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility

North Whale Seaplane Base is a state owned, public use seaplane base located in North Whale Pass, a community in the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area 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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NW / SE10,000 ft / 3,048 m1000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility?

Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility uses the IATA code WWP.

Where is Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility located?

Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility is seaplane base located in Whale Pass, United States.

How many runways does Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility have?

Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility has 1 runway, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.

Which airlines fly to Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility?

Airlines historically serving Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility include Atlantic Air Cargo (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility in?

Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility is in the America/Sitka time zone (UTC-08:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility is approximately 17.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility?

The nearest airport to Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility is Klawock Airport (KLW), about 32.3 nm to the s, followed by Wrangell Airport and Petersburg James A Johnson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Whale Pass Seaplane Float Harbor Facility data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.