Klawock Seaplane Base

Consolidation and change in land use. The site was likely one of several informal or private seaplane docking areas in the Klawock Inlet. Its closure as an aviation site is attributed to the formal establishment and centralization of seaplane services at the modern, state-owned Klawock Seaplane Base (AQC). The land at these specific coordinates was redeveloped for industrial and maritime purposes, primarily serving the local logging and fishing industries.

The site at coordinates 55.554699, -133.102005 is now an industrial and maritime area. Satellite imagery shows it is part of the Port of Klawock's waterfront, adjacent to a log sort yard and commercial docks. The area is actively used for shipping, log handling, and other port-related activities, with no remaining infrastructure or markings for aviation.

Like many seaplane landing sites in Southeast Alaska, this location was part of a vital transportation network before the construction of modern airports and extensive road systems. Seaplanes (or 'bush planes') were the primary means of moving people, mail, and essential supplies to and from remote communities like Klawock. The base would have served local residents, canneries, and logging camps, playing a crucial role in the region's economy and connectivity. Its existence highlights the historical dependence of the area on floatplane operations for daily life and commerce.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening this specific site as a seaplane base. The community of Klawock is adequately served by the active Klawock Seaplane Base (AQC) for floatplane operations and the Klawock Airport (PAKW) for land-based aircraft. The current industrial use of the land makes its conversion back to an aviation facility highly improbable.