Lake Hood Seaplane Base

PALH

Anchorage, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
8,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.55
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PALH 160653Z 03003KT 10SM BKN085 10/08 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP008 T01000083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71ft
BKN 8,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,571ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.55 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.48 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
441 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -142 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALH
E ✈️
W
N ✈️
S
NW ✈️
SE

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ E/W
Active: E
4,540 ft 188 ft WATER
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
✈️ N/S
Active: N
1,930 ft 200 ft WATER
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
✈️ NW/SE
Active: NW
1,370 ft 150 ft WATER
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lake Hood Seaplane Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PALH
Type: seaplane base
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Anchorage
Country: US
Latitude: 61.180000°
Longitude: -149.972003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT10

Runway Information

Runway E/W
Length: 4,540 ft
Width: 188 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No
Runway N/S
Length: 1,930 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No
Runway NW/SE
Length: 1,370 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: WATER
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Lake Hood Seaplane Base

Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) is a seaplane and amphibious aircraft base located in Anchorage, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 71 feet above sea level and primarily serves seaplane and amphibious aircraft operations.

The facility features 3 runways (E/W, N/S, NW/SE) with WATER surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.