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Seaplane base

Van Buren Seaplane Base

ICAO 05B🇺🇸 Van Buren
Coordinates
47.1589°N, 67.9320°W
Elevation
440 ft (134 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ME
Time zone
Moncton(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
16° W

Daylight today(Sep 9, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
19:58
Civil dusk
20:29

About 12h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Van Buren Seaplane Base

Van Buren Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Van Buren, United States. It sits at an elevation of 440 ft (134 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Moncton local time. The nearest airport is Morrill Airpark (ME67), about 2.3 nm to the sw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
NW / SE4,000 ft / 1,219 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Van Buren Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Van Buren Seaplane Base located?

Van Buren Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Van Buren, United States, at an elevation of 440 ft (134 m).

How many runways does Van Buren Seaplane Base have?

Van Buren Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Van Buren Seaplane Base in?

Van Buren Seaplane Base is in the America/Moncton time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Van Buren Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Van Buren Seaplane Base is approximately 16° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Van Buren Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Van Buren Seaplane Base is Morrill Airpark (ME67), about 2.3 nm to the sw, followed by Bresett's Mountainside Airport and Saint-Léonard Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Van Buren Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.