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D72SEAPLANE BASE

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska

VFRUpdated 2h ago295 ft MSL

1

Runway

2

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

D72

Elevation

295 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

2

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

61.353, -149.546

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

295 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

61.3525, -149.5463

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

SPECI PAWS 211534Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 SCT045 OVC055 05/03 A2985 RMK AO2 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

0° at 0 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

5°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1010.90 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAWS (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 15:34Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at D72. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Birchwood facing North
Live

Birchwood

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

4 NM away

Weather camera at Fort Richardson - Bryant AAF facing East
Live

Fort Richardson - Bryant AAF

East · Camera 3 · 3 cameras total

9 NM away

11 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
N/S3,500 ft200 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF123.0D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB
UNICOM123.0D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for D72.

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D72 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB (D72) is a privately owned seaplane base open to the public located in EAGLE RIVER, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 295 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 61.3525°N, 149.5463°W.

Runways

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB has 1 runway. The longest runway (N/S) measures 3,500 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB 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 D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB, 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 D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB 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 D72?

D72 is the ICAO identifier for D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB, a public-use airport located in EAGLE RIVER, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB have?

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB (D72) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of D72?

The field elevation of D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB is 295 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at D72?

No fuel types are currently listed for D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at D72?

The current flight category at D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at D72?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB.

How do I access complete data for D72?

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Where is D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB located?

D&C FIRE LAKE FLYING CLUB (D72) is located in EAGLE RIVER, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 295 ft MSL.

Does D72 have weather cameras?

D72 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 21, 03:34 PM UTC