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West Bay Creek Seaplane Base

ICAO 1FL5🇺🇸 West Bay
Coordinates
30.3021°N, 85.8644°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-FL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:31

About 12h 45m 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 West Bay Creek Seaplane Base

West Bay Creek Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in West Bay, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), about 4.9 nm to the ne.

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
14W / 32W3,000 ft / 914 m100 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PANAMA CITY CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
TYNDALL B INT SR-SS MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger9000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WILN-FM (Panama City)427 ft30 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Bay Creek Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Bay Creek Seaplane Base located?

West Bay Creek Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in West Bay, United States.

How many runways does West Bay Creek Seaplane Base have?

West Bay Creek Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is West Bay Creek Seaplane Base in?

West Bay Creek Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at West Bay Creek Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at West Bay Creek Seaplane Base is approximately 4.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near West Bay Creek Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to West Bay Creek Seaplane Base is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), about 4.9 nm to the ne, followed by Stock Island Airport and Redhead Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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