Alton Bay Seaplane Base
A stretch of New Hampshire lake water is the only FAA-approved ice runway in the contiguous United States.

๐Ÿ“œ State-owned public-use seaplane base on Lake Winnipesaukee.
๐Ÿ” Features the only FAA-approved ice runway in the contiguous United States, operating seasonally in winter.

Why Go

โœˆ๏ธ Witness unique ice landings and takeoffs
๐Ÿ“ธ Capture rare aviation moments and great photo opportunities for aviation enthusiasts
โ„๏ธ Witness a rare engineering feat
๐ŸงŠ Experience a one-of-a-kind winter attraction
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Local attraction for spectators and pilots

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Ice runway operation is weather-dependent and seasonal
๐Ÿฅถ Can be very cold during winter operations
๐Ÿšง May close entirely due to dangerous weather
๐Ÿšซ Only for smaller planes

Tips

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Check official sources for opening dates, typically Jan 10 - Mar 15, and conditions before going.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Seasonal, typically January to March (Jan 10 to Mar 15) for ice runway, weather dependent.

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