Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway

Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway . Hours of operation Days only. The only plowed ice runway in the continental US (that we know of!).
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Generally open from January until March, when the ice reaches a thickness of at least 12 inches. Pilots are advised to call 603-271-7398 for the most recent airport conditions. In warmer months, seaplanes are welcome on the bay and the town is working on some ideas to provide docking so that pilots can access the shoreline businesses.

Happy 4th of July America 🎊🎉🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July America 🎊🎉🇺🇸

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from all of us at Alton Bay Ice Runway!
07/04/2026

Have a safe and happy 4th of July from all of us at Alton Bay Ice Runway!

05/25/2026
Good Morning . What is left of the ice Runway of 20-26 is quickly disappearing !! Have a good spring 🌤️
04/02/2026

Good Morning . What is left of the ice Runway of 20-26 is quickly disappearing !!
Have a good spring 🌤️

Good afternoon. Now that we have closed the Airport Runway down for the season. Just wanted to post that we plowed a 120...
03/04/2026

Good afternoon. Now that we have closed the Airport Runway down for the season. Just wanted to post that we plowed a 120 x120’ area for anyone who would like to ice skate and play hockey. We thank you all for a fantastic season. Enjoy.😊

03/03/2026

March 3rd 2026 - The announcement that Paul and I hate to make . . . the 2026 Ice Runway season has come to an end. It has been an amazing year with a record breaking number of landings, a lot a familiar faces and a lot of first timers. We all couldn't be happier with the season and we look forward to next year!

March 2nd 2026 - A very exciting day on the Ice Runway! We hit a milestone that we did not think was possible. At 1547 t...
03/03/2026

March 2nd 2026 - A very exciting day on the Ice Runway! We hit a milestone that we did not think was possible. At 1547 the crew was on hand to cheer on the 1000 landing on the runway for the 2026 season! Michael and Maggie flew in from Hampton (7B3) in N8961V. Paul and I presented them with an Ice Runway gift basket to commemorate the achievement! We ended the day with 84 landings for the day with a total of 1011 for the season!

03/02/2026

March 2nd 11:30 am 26 degrees 2026

March 2, 2026 Update - This morning we did a thorough runway surface inspection and found conditions are very good for t...
03/02/2026

March 2, 2026 Update - This morning we did a thorough runway surface inspection and found conditions are very good for today! You will notice in the picture that the ice is very smooth but right now the ice is cold and provides a little traction. Later in the day as the temperature rises traction will reduce. At about 1000-ft down the runway there is a rough area to be on the look out for.

March 1, 2026 Update - The Ice. Runway will remain closed today. During a review of the runway this morning we found are...
03/01/2026

March 1, 2026 Update - The Ice. Runway will remain closed today. During a review of the runway this morning we found areas on center line where there water had pooled and it was not cold enough to freeze solid. We decided to stay off the runway to allow it freeze today and tonight and we will reopen tomorrow March 2nd at 0800. All of us at the Ice Runway hope you have a relaxing Sunday!

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46 Mount Major Highway
Alton Bay, NH
03810

Telephone

+16032717398

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