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Seaplane base

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO Z87🇺🇸 Cold Bay
Coordinates
55.2516°N, 162.7530°W
Elevation
50 ft (15 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AK
Time zone
Nome(UTC-08:00)
Magnetic variation
9° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:13
Sunrise
07:52
Sunset
21:53
Civil dusk
22:32

About 14h 1m 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 Blinn Lake Seaplane Base

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Cold Bay, United States. It sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Nome local time. The nearest airport is Cold Bay Airport (CDB), about 2.8 nm to the sse.

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.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
E / W2,500 ft / 762 m1000 ftWaterUnlitOpen
N / S2,000 ft / 610 m1000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blinn Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blinn Lake Seaplane Base located?

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Cold Bay, United States, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m).

How many runways does Blinn Lake Seaplane Base have?

Blinn Lake Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Blinn Lake Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Blinn Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Blinn Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Blinn Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Blinn Lake Seaplane Base is Cold Bay Airport (CDB), about 2.8 nm to the sse, followed by King Cove Airport and False Pass Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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