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81WSEAPLANE BASE

FISHERMANS BAY

LOPEZ, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

81W

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

48.516, -122.918

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

48.5165, -122.9180

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFHR 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01000094

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

10°C

Dewpoint

9.4°C

Altimeter

1022.10 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KFHR (6 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 13:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 81W. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Saturna Island - East Point facing SouthWest
Live

Saturna Island - East Point

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 3 cameras total

18 NM away

Weather camera at Salt Spring Island - Ganges Harbour facing East
Live

Salt Spring Island - Ganges Harbour

East · Camera 2 · 3 cameras total

40 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
05W/23W3,000 ft150 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9FISHERMANS BAY

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 81W.

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81W Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FISHERMANS BAY (81W) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in LOPEZ, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 48.5165°N, 122.9180°W.

Runways

FISHERMANS BAY has 1 runway. The longest runway (05W/23W) measures 3,000 feet by 150 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

FISHERMANS BAY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FISHERMANS BAY, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at FISHERMANS BAY 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 81W?

81W is the ICAO identifier for FISHERMANS BAY, a public-use airport located in LOPEZ, Washington, United States.

How many runways does FISHERMANS BAY have?

FISHERMANS BAY (81W) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 81W?

The field elevation of FISHERMANS BAY is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 81W?

No fuel types are currently listed for FISHERMANS BAY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 81W?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 81W?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FISHERMANS BAY.

How do I access complete data for 81W?

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Where is FISHERMANS BAY located?

FISHERMANS BAY (81W) is located in LOPEZ, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does 81W have weather cameras?

81W does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 05:03 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 01:53 PM UTC