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Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (W33/FBS) — Friday Harbor, United States

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Runways: 03/21, 12/30, 03W/21W, 12W/30W

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: W33
Name: Friday Harbor Seaplane Base
Type: seaplane_base
Category: International
Latitude: 48.5373
Longitude: -123.010002
Elevation: N/A ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Friday Harbor
IATA Code: FBS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 3048x610m
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 1829x305m
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 03W/21W

Designation: 03W/21W
Dimensions: 10000 x 2000 ft
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12W/30W

Designation: 12W/30W
Dimensions: 6000 x 1000 ft
Surface: WATER
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 128.250 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: Unattended. Check NOTAMs for current hours.

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 (360) 378-4724
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: Customs available per FAA NASR data

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): No public fuel listed by the FAA Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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NOTAMs

No NOTAMs received for W33 from the FAA NOTAM feed. That does not prove there are none: check FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at W33?: The FAA lists no fuel for public use at Friday Harbor Seaplane Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does W33 require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is W33 located?: Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (W33) is located in Friday Harbor, United States.
What is the IATA code for W33?: The IATA code for Friday Harbor Seaplane Base is FBS.
How long is the runway at W33?: The main runway at Friday Harbor Seaplane Base (03/21) measures 3048x610m.
Is W33 a port of entry?: Yes. International flights can clear customs and immigration at Friday Harbor Seaplane Base. Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13.

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