Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base

Westsound Seaplane Base (SPB) (IATA: WSX[2], FAA LID: WA83) is a seaplane base located adjacent to West Sound on Orcas Island in San Juan County, Washington, United States. It is owned by the Westsound Marina.[1]

Westsound Seaplane Base
IATA: WSX ICAO: none FAA LID: WA83
Summary
Airport type	Private
Owner	Westsound Marina
Serves	West Sound, Washington
Elevation AMSL	0 ft / 0 m
Coordinates	48°37′05″N 122°57′24″W
Map
WSX Location of airport in Washington
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 10/28 4,000 1,219 Water 18/36 5,000 1,524 Water
Source: Federal Aviation Administration[1]

Facilities

Westsound Seaplane Base has two seaplane landing areas: 10/28 is 4,000 by 500 feet (1,219 x 152 m) and 18/36 is 5,000 by 500 feet (1,524 x 152 m).[1]

Airlines and destinations

Airlines	Destinations
Kenmore Air	Seattle–Lake Union[3]

References

1. FAA Airport Form 5010 for WA83 PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 29 July 2010.
2. "Alaska Airlines Partnership FAQ (includes IATA codes)". Kenmore Air. Archived from the original on 26 December 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
3. "San Juan Islands Seaplane Schedule, May 1-June 24, 2010". Kenmore Air. Archived from the original on 7 May 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2010.

External links

• Aerial photo from USGS The National Map

• Resources for this airport:
  • FAA airport information for WA83
  • AirNav airport information for WA83
  • ASN accident history for WSX
  • FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
  • SkyVector aeronautical chart for WA83