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D71SEAPLANE BASE

BEAVER LAKE

BIG LAKE, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago150 ft MSL

1

Runway

2

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

D71

Elevation

150 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

2

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.575, -149.848

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

150 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.5751, -149.8477

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAWS 131556Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT085 06/02 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP005 T00610022 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

120° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

6.1°C

Dewpoint

2.2°C

Altimeter

1003.50 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from PAWS (18 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at D71. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Willow facing SouthEast
Live

Willow

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

15 NM away

Weather camera at Knik facing NorthEast
Live

Knik

NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

16 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
01W/19W5,000 ft400 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.8BEAVER LAKE
UNICOM122.8BEAVER LAKE

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for D71.

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D71 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BEAVER LAKE (D71) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.5751°N, 149.8477°W.

Runways

BEAVER LAKE has 1 runway. The longest runway (01W/19W) measures 5,000 feet by 400 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

BEAVER LAKE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 2 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BEAVER 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 BEAVER 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 D71?

D71 is the ICAO identifier for BEAVER LAKE, a public-use airport located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does BEAVER LAKE have?

BEAVER LAKE (D71) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of D71?

The field elevation of BEAVER LAKE is 150 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at D71?

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

What are the current weather conditions at D71?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at D71?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BEAVER LAKE.

How do I access complete data for D71?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for BEAVER LAKE.

Where is BEAVER LAKE located?

BEAVER LAKE (D71) is located in BIG LAKE, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL.

Does D71 have weather cameras?

D71 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 12, 03:50 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:56 PM UTC