Airports / Alaska / WHD
Hyder Seaplane Base.
Hyder, Alaska. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
5 ratings
0
Operators based
n/a
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 225
Alaska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 5 Google ratings , ranked against 225 rated AK fields.
2 nm
To the nearest alternate
Stewart Airport (ZST).
Overview
Hyder Seaplane Base, listed as WHD, is a seaplane base in Hyder, Alaska. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into WHD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Stewart Airport (ZST, 2 nm), Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB, 66 nm), and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN, 66 nm). With a single 10,000-foot unpaved runway, WHD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as turboprops.
Charter pricing from WHD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Hyder.
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Field capability
ICAO
4Z7
IATA
WHD
FAA / Local
4Z7
Elevation
n/a
Coordinates
55.9033° N · 130.0100° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Seaplane
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,000 ft
- N/S10,000 ft × 1000 ftWaterUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 10,000 ft
WHD's 10,000 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 2nmZSTStewart AirportStewart
- 66nmWFBKetchikan Harbor Seaplane BaseKetchikan
- 66nmKTNKetchikan International AirportKetchikan
- 71nmMTMMetlakatla Seaplane BaseMetlakatla
- 74nmANNAnnette Island AirportMetlakatla
- 84nmKXAKasaan Seaplane BaseKasaan
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WHD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 582 nm | 1h 45m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 698 nm | 2h 1m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 1,044 nm | 2h 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,140 nm | 3h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 1,151 nm | 3h 5m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,335 nm | 3h 30m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 1,337 nm | 3h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,359 nm | 3h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WHD?
- Hyder Seaplane Base's longest runway is 10,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WHD?
- Hyder Seaplane Base has one runway; the longest measures 10,000 ft.
- What is the nearest major airport to WHD?
- The closest alternate is Stewart Airport (ZST), about 2 nm away, followed by Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base (WFB) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WHD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Seattle about 1h 45m (582 nm), Anchorage about 2h 1m (698 nm), Jackson Hole about 2h 50m (1,044 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.