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Passaic River Seaplane Base

ICAO 4NJ2🇺🇸 Rutherford
Coordinates
40.8293°N, 74.1204°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-NJ
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.4° W

Daylight today(Oct 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:45
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:39

About 10h 59m 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 Passaic River Seaplane Base

Passaic River Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Rutherford, United States. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Teterboro Airport (TEB), about 3 nm to the ene.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled1800 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
NEW YORK CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled1500 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
TETERBORO CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 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
Central Park Tower1,549 ft230 ft—
111 West 57th Street1,437 ft154 ft—
432 Park Avenue1,398 ft335 ft—
One World Trade Center1,368 ft33 ft—
One Vanderbilt1,302 ft243 ft—
30 Hudson Yards1,296 ft49 ft—
Bank of America Tower1,201 ft180 ft—
9 DeKalb Avenue1,066 ft108 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Passaic River Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Passaic River Seaplane Base located?

Passaic River Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Rutherford, United States.

What time zone is Passaic River Seaplane Base in?

Passaic River Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Passaic River Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Passaic River Seaplane Base is approximately 12.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Passaic River Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Passaic River Seaplane Base is Teterboro Airport (TEB), about 3 nm to the ene, followed by Essex County Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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