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Seaplane base

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base

ICAO 4IN1Local 56I🇺🇸 Kendallville
Coordinates
41.5527°N, 85.2316°W
Elevation
940 ft (287 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:40
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:43

About 13h 6m 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 Big Long Lake Seaplane Base

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Kendallville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 940 ft (287 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft / 823 m. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is David Beiswanger Ultralightport (6II6), about 2 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
13W / 31W2,700 ft / 823 m500 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Big Long Lake Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big Long Lake Seaplane Base located?

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Kendallville, United States, at an elevation of 940 ft (287 m).

How many runways does Big Long Lake Seaplane Base have?

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,700 ft / 823 m.

What time zone is Big Long Lake Seaplane Base in?

Big Long Lake Seaplane Base is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Long Lake Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Long Lake Seaplane Base is approximately 5.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Long Lake Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Big Long Lake Seaplane Base is David Beiswanger Ultralightport (6II6), about 2 nm to the wnw, followed by Kendallville Municipal Airport and Tri State Steuben County Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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