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W37 — American Lake Seaplane Base

American Lake Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredTacoma, WA • 235' MSL

W37 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

W37 Runways1 runway

W37 has 1 runway. The longest is 2/20 at 5,500 ft × 500 ft (water).

2/20No runway lights5,500 ft × 500 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

W37 Field Data

W37 field elevation is 235 ft MSL. The published traffic pattern altitude at W37 is 940 ft MSL (700 ft AGL).

Field elevation235 ft MSL
Pattern altitude940 ft MSL700 ft AGL · published
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About W37

Is W37 (American Lake Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, W37 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at W37?

W37 has 1 runway (2/20). The longest runway is 5,500 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at W37?

W37 publishes a traffic pattern altitude of 700 feet AGL — about 940 feet MSL — which is not the standard 1,000 feet.

What is the elevation of W37?

W37 (American Lake Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 235 feet MSL.

Where is W37 located?

W37 (American Lake Seaplane Base) is located in Tacoma, WA.