Seaplane base · Elfin Cove, United States
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is a seaplane base serving Elfin Cove, United States. Its IATA code is ELV. Its ICAO code is PAEL. It has 1 runway, longest 10,000 ft (WATER-E). Elevation 0 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Elfin Cove, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ELV |
| ICAO code | PAEL |
| Type | Seaplane base |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,000 ft (WATER-E) |
| Elevation | 0 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 58.1952° N, 136.3470° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility (the commercial service category requires at least 2,500 enplanements per year).
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Elfin Cove Seaplane Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Glacier Bay National Park · United States · 31.7 miles away
- Petroglyph Beach State Historic Site · United States · 70.7 miles away
- Chilkat State Park · United States · 78.0 miles away
- Baranof Castle Hill State Historic Site · United States · 87.6 miles away
- Sitka National Historical Park · United States · 88.1 miles away
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park · United States · 94.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base?
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base — its IATA code is ELV and its ICAO code is PAEL.
Where is Elfin Cove Seaplane Base located?
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base serves Elfin Cove, United States. Its coordinates are 58.1952° N, 136.3470° W.
What is the history of Elfin Cove Seaplane Base?
The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility (the commercial service category requires at least 2,500 enplanements per year).
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#17178
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfin_Cove_Seaplane_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.