Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base (81W) — Lopez, WA

81W
Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base (81W)
Lopez, WA

Fishermans Bay Seaplane Base (81W) is a public-use seaplane base located in Lopez, WA. The airport sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 81W
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 122°55'4.6420" W / 48°30'59.3610" N
-122.917956 / 48.516489 (Estimated)
Elevation 0.00 ft / 0.00 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 1 nautical miles N of Lopez, WA
Location San Juan County, WA
Magnetic Variation 20E (1990)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Publicly owned
Owner PORT OF LOPEZ
Address PO BOX 907
LOPEZ ISLAND, WA 98261
Phone number 360-468-4116
Manager WIL CATLIN
Address PO BOX 907
LOPEZ ISLAND, WA 98261
Phone number 360-468-4116
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Open to public
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart SEATTLE
Region ANM - Northwest Mountain
Responsible ARTCC ZSE - SEATTLE
Tie-in FSS SEA - SEATTLE
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAMs Facility SEA (NOTAM-d service available)
Airport Communications
CTAF 122.9 MHz
Runway Information
Runway 05W/23W
Dimensions 3000 x 150 ft (914 x 46 m)
Surface WATER
Surface treatment
05W 23W
Traffic pattern Right Left
Remarks
  • AVOID OVERFLIGHTS OF HOUSES ON SURROUNDING LAND. NO STEP TAXI IN BAY.
  • FOR CD CTC WHIDBEY APCH AT 360-257-3310.
  • BEWARE OF BOATS ANCHORED IN SEAPLANE LDG AREA.