Combined, Lake Hood and Lake Spenard (joined by two canals) provide the largest floatplane harbor in the world. The shoreline has several flightseeing, hunting and fly-in fishing companies (walk-in bookings possible). A large grass covered area on the south side of Lake Spenard offers wooden picnic benches and views of almost non-stop takeoffs and landings, in summer. A word to the wise, don't sit downwind or you will be soaked by the spray put off by the planes. Next door is the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. Admission: free.
Phone: (907) 276-4118
Cross Streets: Near the intersection of S Aircraft Dr and W 50th Ave
185 Aircraft Drive Anchorage, AK 99502 ·3545.30 mi
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- Family friendly
- Accessible
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Lovely just to sit in a car and watch the planes. A marina for sea planes. It just needs a picnic and a wee espresso. If you like peace and quiet this is the place for you.
MoreYou can walk around and see all the seaplanes. There is a lovely grass area, with picnic tables, where you can hang out and watch the planes land and take off. It's quite a busy area, so you will definitely see some action! Cool and unique spot to check out.
MoreWe stopped here shortly on an Anchorage trolley tour and were able to watch a few planes land and take off.
MoreWe enjoyed watching the floatplane operations from the shore. There is a park close to the water runway and the museum has an observation tower.
MoreMust see - the largest sea plane airport in the world. Anywhere you stand you will see planes taxing take off and landings. The views are breathtaking and being so close you can feel the wind off the planes.
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