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LHD — Lake Hood Seaplane Base

Lake Hood Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredAnchorage, AK • ICAO: PALH • 71' MSL

LHD WeatherLive METAR & TAF

LHD Runways3 runways

LHD has 3 runways. The longest is E/W at 4,541 ft × 188 ft (water).

E/WNo runway lights4,541 ft × 188 ftWater
S/NNo runway lights1,930 ft × 200 ftWater
SE/NWNo runway lights1,370 ft × 150 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

LHD Field Data

LHD field elevation is 71 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at LHD is 670 ft MSL (600 ft AGL). Fuel available at LHD: 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A.

Field elevation71 ft MSL
Pattern altitude670 ft MSL600 ft AGL · published
Fuel100 octane, 100LL, Jet AAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

LHD Frequencies

CTAF 126.8 MHz — LHD is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

ATIS125.6
Clearance119.4
Tower126.8
Approach/Departure119.1
CTAF126.8

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Frequently Asked About LHD

Is LHD (Lake Hood Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, LHD is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 126.8 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for LHD?

The ATIS frequency at LHD (Lake Hood Seaplane Base) is 125.6 MHz.

How long is the runway at LHD?

LHD has 3 runways (E/W, S/N, SE/NW). The longest runway is 4,541 feet.

Which runway is longest at LHD?

Runway E/W is the longest at LHD — 4,541 ft × 188 ft, water.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at LHD?

LHD publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 600 feet AGL — about 670 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

Does LHD have fuel?

Yes. LHD (Lake Hood Seaplane Base) has 100 octane, 100LL, Jet A available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of LHD?

LHD (Lake Hood Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 71 feet MSL.

Where is LHD located?

LHD (Lake Hood Seaplane Base) is located in Anchorage, AK.