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Anchorage β€” Lake Hood seaplane base, view east
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Anchorage β€” Lake Hood seaplane base, view east

Anchorage - Lake Hood - base d'hydravions, vue vers l'est

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Alaska Β· United States β€” Altitude 40 m

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This camera looks east over Lake Hood, the seaplane base beside Anchorage, Alaska. It is a useful window onto one of the busiest float-plane hubs in the state. The page also shows local time and current conditions so you can judge whether flying is likely.

About Lake Hood and Anchorage

Lake Hood sits next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and is widely described as one of the busiest seaplane harbours in the world. Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, lies on the Cook Inlet with mountains rising behind it. Its position makes it the main gateway for air travel to remote communities across the state, where roads are few and aircraft often serve as the only link.

What the camera can show

This is a nature-category view, so the scene is typically dominated by open water, the shoreline and sky. Depending on the view, you may see floatplanes taxiing, taking off or moored along the docks. Activity is usually greatest in the warmer months from late spring to early autumn. In winter the lake can freeze, and the view then changes to snow and ice, which is a very different picture of the same place.

Practical notes on climate and visiting

Anchorage has a subarctic climate with long, cold winters and short, mild summers, and summer days are very long. Conditions can change quickly because weather moves in from the coast and the mountains. For a sense of the local environment, check the weather block on this page before you plan to watch or travel. Other cameras nearby include a northward view over the same base and the Midtown towers looking toward Denali.

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About this camera

What is the weather in Anchorage right now?

The current weather and a three-day forecast for Anchorage are shown in the live block on this page. Conditions change quickly in this region, so the figures there are the most reliable guide.

What time is it in Anchorage?

The local time for Anchorage is displayed on this page and updates automatically. Alaska keeps a different clock from many other US regions, so check the live time rather than assuming.

Where exactly is this webcam located?

The camera overlooks Lake Hood, the seaplane base next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The map on this page marks its position.

When is the best time to watch the seaplane base?

Activity is usually highest from late spring to early autumn, when floatplanes operate most often. Weather affects flying, so clearer, calmer days tend to show the most movement.

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