1
Runway
1
Frequency
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
KTB
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
1
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
55.688, -132.537
Airport Information
Facility Type
SEAPLANE BASE
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ANCHORAGE
Coordinates
55.6880, -132.5367
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR PAKW 221353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC025 09/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205 T00890050 TSNO $
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
8.9°C
Dewpoint
5°C
Altimeter
1020.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from PAKW (33 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 13:53Z
Weather Camera
Thorne Bay
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 5,000 ft | 2000 ft | WATER | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 | THORNE BAY |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for KTB.
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KTB Operational Overview
Location & Facility
THORNE BAY (KTB) is a publicly owned seaplane base open to the public located in THORNE BAY, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 55.6880°N, 132.5367°W.
Runways
THORNE BAY has 1 runway. The longest runway (NW/SE) measures 5,000 feet by 2000 feet with a water surface.
Communications & Operations
THORNE BAY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near THORNE 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 THORNE BAY is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KTB?
KTB is the ICAO identifier for THORNE BAY, a public-use airport located in THORNE BAY, Alaska, United States.
How many runways does THORNE BAY have?
THORNE BAY (KTB) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KTB?
The field elevation of THORNE BAY is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at KTB?
No fuel types are currently listed for THORNE BAY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at KTB?
The current flight category at THORNE BAY is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at KTB?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for THORNE BAY.
How do I access complete data for KTB?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for THORNE BAY.
Where is THORNE BAY located?
THORNE BAY (KTB) is located in THORNE BAY, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.
Does KTB have weather cameras?
Yes, KTB has 4 weather camera(s) provided by the FAA Weather Camera Program. Images update every 10 minutes. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all camera angles and nearby airport cameras.