Airport code
ELV — Elfin Cove Seaplane Base
ELV is the IATA code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base, an airport serving Elfin Cove, United States. Its ICAO code is PAEL, and it operates in the America/Anchorage time zone (UTC-9). The airport sits at 58.1952, -136.3470 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).
Overview
About Elfin Cove Seaplane Base
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is a state-owned public-use seaplane base located in Elfin Cove, on Chichagof Island in the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska. Scheduled airline service is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | ELV |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | PAEL |
| Airport name | Elfin Cove Seaplane Base |
| City | Elfin Cove |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Anchorage (UTC-9) |
| Latitude | 58.1952 |
| Longitude | -136.3470 |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Airport type | Seaplane base |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base?
The IATA code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is ELV.
What is the ICAO code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base?
The ICAO code for Elfin Cove Seaplane Base is PAEL.
Where is ELV airport located?
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV) is located in Elfin Cove, United States.
What time zone is ELV in?
Elfin Cove Seaplane Base operates in the America/Anchorage time zone, which is UTC-9.
What is the nearest airport to ELV?
The nearest airport to Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV) is Gustavus Airport (GST) in Gustavus, about 45 km away.
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