Bethel Seaplane Base (Z59) — Bethel, AK

Bethel Seaplane Base (Z59)
Z59
Bethel Seaplane Base (Z59)
Bethel, AK
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Bethel Seaplane Base (Z59) is a public-use seaplane base located in Bethel, AK. The airport sits at an elevation of 15 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 Z59
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 161°44'35.2640" W / 60°46'55.2910" N
-161.743129 / 60.782025 (Estimated)
Elevation 15.00 ft / 4.57 m (Estimated)
Location Bethel County, AK
Magnetic Variation 18E (1985)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Publicly owned
Owner PUBLIC DOMAIN
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Open to public
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Landing fee charge No
Sectional chart MC GRATH
Region AAL - Alaska
Responsible ARTCC ZAN - ANCHORAGE
Tie-in FSS ENA - KENAI
FSS on Airport No
FSS Phone 907-283-7211
FSS Toll Free 1-866-864-1737
NOTAMs Facility ENA (NOTAM-d service available)
Airport Communications
CTAF 118.7 MHz
Airport Services
Fuel types 100,100LL
Airframe repair MINOR
Power plant repair MINOR
Bottled oxygen NONE
Bulk oxygen NONE
Other services CARGO
Runway Information
Runway NE/SW
Dimensions 3000 x 500 ft (914 x 152 m)
Surface WATER
Surface treatment
NE SW
Physical elevation 15.00 ft 15.00 ft
Traffic pattern Left Left
Runway marking None None
Remarks
  • OPERG AREA IN KUSKOKWIM RIVER; RIVER USED BY ACFT, BOATS, & SWIMMERS.
  • WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV