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ATIS Jul 20, 2026

Seaplane Bases That Really Make a Splash - From Alaska's Lake Hood to Manhattan's East River

A tour of America's standout seaplane bases - from Alaska's Lake Hood to Manhattan's East River - and why water flying matters for pilots.

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Ramp Check Apr 30, 2026

Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage and the busiest float plane harbor on the planet

Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage is the world's busiest float plane facility with 800 based aircraft and 235 daily operations.

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