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Q: In Alaska what are planes that take off in the water called?
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What are planes that take off from water in Anchorage's Campbell Lake called?

A plane that takes off from Anchorage's Campbell Lake are called floatplanes. planes that takeoff and land on water are called floatplanes. these planes have floats on the bottom allowing them to float in the water


Do you have to take a boat or plane to get to Alaska?

Either will do, but the planes faster.


Planes that take off from water are called what?

Sea planes, Flying Boats, Pontoon Planes, PBY's (Don't know what that stands for).


What are the fancy planes in Alaska that take off on water?

Float plane. Bush pilots can fly either standard landing gear or floats.


What types of transportation are used in Alaska?

Planes, helicopters, boats, cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, bicycles and trains. Although there is no train (passenger or freight) linking Alaska to the lower 48 states. Planes are a very popular way to get around Alaska. Seaplanes which take off and land on either land or water are very popular in Alaska.


What are airoplans called that take off from water?

Flying boats are airplanes that have the fuselage shaped like a boat. Pontoon planes are regular planes that have pontoons added to allow them to float.


What makes a sea plane different from commercial planes?

Sea planes are designed to take off and land on water. To do so, they have special floats on their struts. These are called pontoons and they are what makes the plane float on the water.


What are planes that take off from water in Anchorage's Campbell Lake?

Float Plane


What is a paved strip where planes land and take off?

It's called a 'runway'


How many degrees can normal planes take?

planes can take -84C & planes fuel can take -48C


Is there an ocean between the US and Alaska?

You must travel the Pacific Ocean if you take a "water route" to Alaska from the lower 48.


Do planes fly or float?

Fly. Actually seaplanes do both and can take off and land from the water.