Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base

The Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base (FAA LID: W36) is a seaplane base in Washington state. It is owned and operated by the city of Renton and located on Lake Washington at the northwest corner of Renton Municipal Airport, inside the latter's perimeter fence. The base was named after actor Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post who took off from the water landing at the beginning of a trip to Alaska, during which they were ultimately killed in an air crash.

Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base
Seaplane (float plane) Dock and Floats
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorCity of Renton
LocationRenton, Washington, U.S.
Elevation AMSL14 ft / 4.2 m
Coordinates47°30′1.8288″N 122°13′03.651″W
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
12/30 5,000 1,524 water
  • Seaplane (float plane) Operations Area
    Seaplane (float plane) Operations Area
  • Area overview of the Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base showing the perimeter fence restricting access, nearby streets, the Cedar River, U.S. Customs building, and memorial marker
    Area overview of the Will Rogers–Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base showing the perimeter fence restricting access, nearby streets, the Cedar River, U.S. Customs building, and memorial marker
  • Comparison of present-day features with 1936 (one year after the death of Rogers and Post)
    Comparison of present-day features with 1936 (one year after the death of Rogers and Post)
  • Seaplane (float plane) docks, floats, and ramp. Lake Washington at top (North), West Perimeter Road in lower-left corner. Renton Municipal Airport Perimeter fence bisects the land area at bottom (South), with personnel gate P-1 to the right and the Will Rogers - Wiley Post Memorial marker immediately to the left (East).
    Seaplane (float plane) docks, floats, and ramp. Lake Washington at top (North), West Perimeter Road in lower-left corner. Renton Municipal Airport Perimeter fence bisects the land area at bottom (South), with personnel gate P-1 to the right and the Will Rogers - Wiley Post Memorial marker immediately to the left (East).
  • Memorial marker at the Will Rogers – Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base
    Memorial marker at the Will Rogers – Wiley Post Memorial Seaplane Base
  • Vehicle Gate V-1 and personnel access Gate P-2 near U.S. Customs Office
    Vehicle Gate V-1 and personnel access Gate P-2 near U.S. Customs Office
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