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AA02SEAPLANE BASE

HORSESHOE LAKE

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago161.6 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

AA02

Elevation

161.6 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.572, -149.924

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

161.6 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5725, -149.9236

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAWS 220256Z AUTO 12007KT 090V170 10SM SCT075 SCT090 11/M01 A2978 RMK AO2 RAE22 SLP057 P0000 60000 T01111011 58003 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

120° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

11.1°C

Dewpoint

-1.1°C

Altimeter

1008.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from PAWS (23 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 02:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at AA02. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Knik facing West
Live

Knik

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

Weather camera at Willow facing SouthEast
Live

Willow

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

13 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02W/20W5,500 ft200 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8HORSESHOE LAKE

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for AA02.

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AA02 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HORSESHOE LAKE (AA02) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 161.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5725°N, 149.9236°W.

Runways

HORSESHOE LAKE has 1 runway. The longest runway (02W/20W) measures 5,500 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

HORSESHOE LAKE 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 HORSESHOE LAKE, 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 HORSESHOE LAKE 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 AA02?

AA02 is the ICAO identifier for HORSESHOE LAKE, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does HORSESHOE LAKE have?

HORSESHOE LAKE (AA02) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of AA02?

The field elevation of HORSESHOE LAKE is 161.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at AA02?

No fuel types are currently listed for HORSESHOE LAKE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at AA02?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at AA02?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HORSESHOE LAKE.

How do I access complete data for AA02?

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Where is HORSESHOE LAKE located?

HORSESHOE LAKE (AA02) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 161.6 ft MSL.

Does AA02 have weather cameras?

AA02 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, 05:04 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 02:56 AM UTC