Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base
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About Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base
Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Richmond, United States. It sits at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Wales Airport (ME6), about 6.1 nm to the wnw.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W / 19W | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 500 ft | Wat | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCBB-TV (Augusta) | 650 ft | 656 ft | — |
| WXGL-FM (Lewiston) | 302 ft | 617 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 702 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 656 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base located?
Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Richmond, United States, at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m).
How many runways does Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base have?
Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.
What time zone is Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base in?
Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base is approximately 14.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base is Wales Airport (ME6), about 6.1 nm to the wnw, followed by Merrymeeting Field and Cliffords Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.