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POKWSEAPLANE BASE

WATERFALL

WATERFALL, Alaska

MVFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

POKW

FAA

KWF

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

55.296, -133.243

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

ANCHORAGE

Coordinates

55.2963, -133.2433

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR PAKW 131853Z AUTO 22004KT 7SM -RA FEW024 BKN030 OVC047 12/07 A2980 RMK AO2 RAB41 SLP091 P0001 T01170072 TSNO

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

220° at 4 kt

Visibility

7 SM

Temperature

11.7°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1009.20 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from PAKW (20 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at POKW. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Craig facing SouthWest
Live

Craig

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

12 NM away

Weather camera at Klawock facing SouthWest
Live

Klawock

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

20 NM away

11 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
NW/SE10,000 ft1000 ftWATER-

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyName
CTAF122.9WATERFALL

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for POKW.

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POKW Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WATERFALL (POKW) is a privately owned seaplane base open to the public located in WATERFALL, Alaska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 55.2963°N, 133.2433°W.

Runways

WATERFALL has 1 runway. The longest runway (NW/SE) measures 10,000 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

WATERFALL 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 WATERFALL, 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 WATERFALL 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 POKW?

POKW is the ICAO identifier for WATERFALL, a public-use airport located in WATERFALL, Alaska, United States.

How many runways does WATERFALL have?

WATERFALL (POKW) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of POKW?

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

Is fuel available at POKW?

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

What are the current weather conditions at POKW?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at POKW?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for WATERFALL.

How do I access complete data for POKW?

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

Where is WATERFALL located?

WATERFALL (POKW) is located in WATERFALL, Alaska, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does POKW have weather cameras?

POKW 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, 03:51 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:53 PM UTC