Lake Hood Seaplane Base, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

A general view of aviation and the surrounding areas at the Lake Hood Seaplane base on August 18, 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska, USA. Operating continuously and open to the public, Lake Hood is the world's busiest seaplane base, handling an average of 190 flights per day. It is located on Lakes Hood and Spenard next to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport three miles from downtown Anchorage. The base has an operating control tower and during the winter months the frozen lake surface is maintained for ski-equipped airplanes.