Passaic River Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 14h 48m 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.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA F | Class B | Controlled | 1800 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA G | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| TETERBORO CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Tower | 1,549 ft | 230 ft | — |
| 111 West 57th Street | 1,437 ft | 154 ft | — |
| 432 Park Avenue | 1,398 ft | 335 ft | — |
| One World Trade Center | 1,368 ft | 33 ft | — |
| One Vanderbilt | 1,302 ft | 243 ft | — |
| 30 Hudson Yards | 1,296 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Bank of America Tower | 1,201 ft | 180 ft | — |
| 9 DeKalb Avenue | 1,066 ft | 108 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.
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.