BNF

VFR

BARANOF WARM SPRINGS FLOAT AND SEAPLANE FLOAT

BARANOF · ALASKA

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:53Z
VFR sectional · BNF
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF BNF

BNF does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: PASI (SITKA ROCKY GUTIERREZ) · 17.4 NM away. Conditions at BNF may differ.

METAR · PASI

Observed 22:53Z

PASI 132253Z 26004KT 10SM FEW010 SCT024 OVC038 10/07 A2981
Wind
260° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.81 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-464 ft
Ceiling
3,800 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM SE
VFR sectional
JUNEAU
ARTCC
ZAN · ANCHORAGE
NOTAM facility
SIT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HARBORMASTER
Address
CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA, 100 LINCOLN STREET, SITKA 99835

Flight service · Hours

FSS SIT
SITKA907-966-22211-800-478-6300
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Gangway provides landing slide access from April to November.Show FAA
  • Occasional turbulence and wind shear at low elevation.Show FAA
  • Boats may be tied to the seaplane base float dock.Show FAA
  • The operations area is in Warm Springs Bay.Show FAA
  • Caution: heavy waterfall current shoves planes into the float; hazards during certain tide.Show FAA
  • High terrain surrounds the landing zone.Show FAA

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Key facts · BNF

Answer card
ICAO
BNF
Name
BARANOF WARM SPRINGS FLOAT AND SEAPLANE FLOAT
Location
BARANOF, ALASKA
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
27°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Baranof Warm Springs Float and Seaplane Float sits in Baranof, Alaska, in Warm Springs Bay. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed here. This is a seaplane base, so plan on water operations instead of a paved strip. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The field uses magnetic variation of 27°.

Published remarks matter here. A gangway gives landing slide access from April through November. Boats may be tied to the float dock. The area can see occasional turbulence and wind shear at low elevation. Heavy waterfall current can shove an aircraft into the float during certain tide conditions. High terrain surrounds the landing zone, so expect a confined environment and stay sharp on wind, tide and terrain effects. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at BNF?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Baranof Warm Springs Float and Seaplane Float have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for BNF. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published approach details before you go.
Is BNF towered?
No. BNF is non-towered, so CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What should I know about wind and terrain at BNF?
The published remarks call out occasional turbulence and wind shear at low elevation. High terrain also surrounds the landing zone, so expect a tight operating area and plan for changing conditions.
What are the operating hazards at the float dock?
The remarks warn that heavy waterfall current can shove aircraft into the float during certain tide conditions. That makes tide and current checks important before arrival and departure.
Which FBOs are on the field at BNF?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can boats tie up at the seaplane dock at BNF?
Yes. The published remarks say boats may be tied to the seaplane base float dock.
When is gangway access available at BNF?
The published remarks say the gangway provides landing slide access from April through November. Verify current conditions with the airport operator before you plan around it.

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