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4P5SEAPLANE BASE

Franks Seaplane Base

Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,650 ft MSL

2

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

4P5

Elevation

1,650 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

45.883, -90.000

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

1,650 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

45.8833, -90.0002

Current Weather

METAR KARV 211615Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 T01141014

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

200° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

11.4°C

Dewpoint

-1.4°C

Altimeter

1028.20 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KARV (16 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 16:15Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
E/W2,640 ft1000 ftWATER-
N/S9,000 ft1000 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 4P5.

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4P5 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Franks Seaplane Base (4P5) is a seaplane base located in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 45.8833°N, 90.0002°W.

Runways

Franks Seaplane Base has 2 runways. The longest runway (E/W) measures 2,640 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface. Other runways include N/S (9,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

Franks Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Franks Seaplane Base is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4P5?

4P5 is the ICAO identifier for Franks Seaplane Base, a public-use airport located in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States.

How many runways does Franks Seaplane Base have?

Franks Seaplane Base (4P5) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 4P5?

The field elevation of Franks Seaplane Base is 1,650 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 4P5?

No fuel types are currently listed for Franks Seaplane Base. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 4P5?

The current flight category at Franks Seaplane Base is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 4P5?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Franks Seaplane Base.

How do I access complete data for 4P5?

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Where is Franks Seaplane Base located?

Franks Seaplane Base (4P5) is located in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States, at an elevation of 1,650 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 04:15 PM UTC