Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (IATA: LKE, ICAO: W55) is a water-based airport situated on Lake Union in the heart of Seattle, Washington. It serves as the primary hub for Kenmore Air, a regional seaplane and floatplane operator offering scheduled passenger service to destinations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The base provides a unique travel experience, allowing passengers to depart directly from Seattle's urban waterfront and reach remote island and coastal communities in the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and elsewhere with minimal ground transportation. Its central location on Lake Union makes it a convenient and scenic departure point for travelers. As a seaplane base, the facility lacks conventional runways, instead using the open water of Lake Union for takeoffs and landings. Operations are weather-dependent, and the base handles both scheduled commercial flights and charter services.