Lake Hood Seaplane Base (ICAO: PALH, FAA LID: LHD) is a state-owned seaplane base located 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) southwest of the central business district of Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. [1]

This HD moving camera with sound is located at the Alaska Aviation Museum on Lake Hood and provides an excellent panoramic view of Anchorage and the surrounding mountains, as well as aircraft in action and floatplane landings and takeoffs.

Today, Lake Hood is host to nearly 200 daily operations and has become the largest and busiest seaplane base in the world. 1 hr or less: From Spenard area hotels, head southwest (left when facing the water) along the south shore of the lake.

2024年2月7日 · The Lake Hood Seaplane Base (or Lake Hood Floatplane Base) is located around four miles from downtown Anchorage and within the city's urban sprawl. Visitors and passengers can see almost 1,000 float planes parked all over the seabase's lake.

2024年8月9日 · Operating continuously and open to the public, Lake Hood is the world’s busiest seaplane base, handling an average of 190 flights per day. It’s next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, three miles from downtown Anchorage.

By 1957, the Lake Hood Seaplane Base was the busiest in Alaska and among the busiest in the United States, with 16 percent of all nationally registered floatplanes. Major improvements came in 1975 when the northeastern shore of Lake Hood was reconstructed.

Lake Hood is the world's largest and busiest seaplane base and is part of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and a statewide aviation network connecting remote communities to Anchorage. The seaplane base is part of Alaska's rich aviation history, with floatplane traffic at the lake dating back 100 years.

2024年12月18日 · As the largest and busiest seaplane base globally, Lake Hood is not just an airport; it's a living museum of aviation history set against the stunning backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness. From its storied past to the vibrant activity that continues today, it …

2014年7月6日 · Years ago, the Lake Hood Seaplane Base became the busiest and largest airport of its kind in the world, and retains that title today. There are three waterlanes in use; the longer channel and a pair of shorter lanes in Lake Hood.

2024年8月26日 · Experience the thrill of flight at Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska. Discover stunning aerial views and adventure from the world's busiest seaplane base.