Lake Hood Seaplane Base

The World's Busiest Seaplane Base

Nestled beside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Lake Hood handles an extraordinary volume of floatplane traffic, with aircraft taxiing, taking off, and landing on the water throughout the season. The shoreline is lined with moored seaplanes resting at private docks.

A Gateway to the Alaskan Wilderness

From this storied lagoon, bush pilots launch toward remote lodges, fishing camps, and backcountry strips across the state. The live webcam captures the iconic staging point that connects Anchorage to the vast untamed interior.

Mountains, Water and Sky

Beyond the wooded shoreline, the rugged ridgeline of the Chugach Mountains forms a dramatic natural backdrop, their snow-capped summits mirrored in the still water of the lake. This real-time view offers an ever-changing panorama of one of Alaska's most distinctive aviation landmarks.