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Seaplane base

Pleasant Pond Seaplane Base

ICAO 27ME🇺🇸 Richmond
Coordinates
44.1333°N, 69.8896°W
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
19:11
Civil dusk
19:40

About 13h 3m 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 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.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
1W / 19W5,000 ft / 1,524 m500 ftWatUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WCBB-TV (Augusta)650 ft656 ft
WXGL-FM (Lewiston)302 ft617 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle656 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.

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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.