W55
Seaplane Base
Kenmore Air
Seattle, Washington

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA Identifier:W55
Lat/Lng:47.6289869444, -122.338737778
47-37-44.3530N, 122-20-19.4560W
Estimated by Owner
Elevation:14 feet Estimated by Owner
Magnetic Variation:20E,(1985), [15E (2024)]
Sectional:SEATTLE
From City:1nm N of Seattle

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Estabd Prior 15 may 1959.
Ownership:Privately owned
Activation:09/1947
Attended:All year Every day DAWN-DUSK (local)
Control Tower:no
ARTCC:Seattle(ZSE)Seattle Center
FSS:Seattle FSS(SEA)
NOTAMs and Weather:SEANOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Landing Fee:no
150 Transit Docking Fee.

Communications

CTAF:122.900

Services

Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None
Other Services:Charter
Airport Has Scheduled Airline Service

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

For year ending:12/31/2022
AirTaxi:35500
Local GA (< 20 miles):5500
Non-local GA:2500
Total:43500

Ownership

Owner:Green Hornet Enterprises Llc, Et Al
Owners: Green Hornet Enterprises Llc and Munro Banks Holdco Inc.
P O Box 82064
Kenmore, Wa 98028
425-486-1257
Manager:Sarah Feller
950 Westlake Avenue N
Seattle, Wa 98109
425-486-1257
Extn 2240.

Runways

Runways:16W/34W

Runway 16W/34W

Length:5000 feet
by Owner
Width:500 feet
Surface:Water
Surface Treatment:NONE
End 16W End 34W
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Approach Surface Data not Checked.
Incrd Boating Operations on Lake may 15 Thru Sep 15.
Special Noise Abatement Rules in Effect Contact Operator for Pattern Information.
Kite Flying in Public Park at N End of Airport and Uavs Operating at the N and S Ends.
Night Landings not Recommended Due to Unlighted Small Watercraft.
Do not Taxi Closer than 200 ft from Shoreline Except in Close Proximity to Kenmore Air Harbor.
All Takeoffs & Landings in Center of Lake.
When Consistent with Safety, Avoid 'on the Step' Operations South and West of Red Buoy.
Call 425-486-1257 X2010 for Approval at Least 3 Hours Prior to Arrival. Docking Fee.
Fuel Available Emergency only.
Kenmore Air Lake Union Dock Frequency 130.30.
for Cd Contact Seattle Approach at 206-214-4722.
Five Tempo Buoys Have Been Placed Along the North-South Centerline of Lake Union, Each Separated by Approximately 750Ft, and Mark the Aprx Location of the Preferred Seaplane Operating Area. the Buoys Have a Yellow Flashing Light That Can be Activate by Five Clicks on 122.9, to Alert Boaters of An Impending Seaplane Takeoff or Landing. Run Time on the Lights is 60 Seconds. the Buoy/Light System is Advisory only, and Boaters are not Required to Clear the Area. the Buoys Will be Removed Within Five Days Following Labor Day, or Earlier.

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