New "Runway" Proposed

An application has been filed with and approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Seattle and Kenmore Air for a new seaplane“advisory zone” in place for the summer of 2016.

This proposed zone will consist of eight lighted buoys that will be illuminated by pilots “to provide a safe flight path for floatplanes going in and out of Lake Union.” Being that the runway will be advisory in nature, boaters would be encouraged to steer clear only when the buoys are lighted, indicating that a plane is approaching.

You can learn more about it and complete a survey to provide your views here: http://threesheetsnw.com/blog/2015/12/seaplane-runway-coming-to-lake-union-in-2016/

Happy cruising!

Your friendly fleet captain