Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base
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About Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base
Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Oconto, United States. It sits at an elevation of 579 ft (176 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 10,000 ft / 3,048 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport (KOCQ), about 6.4 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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL / WAY | 10,000 ft / 3,048 m | 250 ft | Water | Unlit | Open |
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base located?
Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Oconto, United States, at an elevation of 579 ft (176 m).
How many runways does Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base have?
Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 10,000 ft / 3,048 m.
What time zone is Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base in?
Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 4.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base is J. Douglas Bake Memorial Airport (KOCQ), about 6.4 nm to the sw, followed by Larson Airport and Dolata Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sweetwater Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.