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East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base

ICAO 5G3🇺🇸 Madison
Coordinates
43.9652°N, 97.0298°W
Elevation
1,600 ft (488 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-SD
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:12
Sunrise
07:41
Sunset
18:49
Civil dusk
19:18

About 11h 9m 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 East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base

East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Madison, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,600 ft (488 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 15,000 ft / 4,572 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Madison Municipal Airport (XMD), about 3.9 nm to the nw.

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
SE / NW15,000 ft / 4,572 m1000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base located?

East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Madison, United States, at an elevation of 1,600 ft (488 m).

How many runways does East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base have?

East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 15,000 ft / 4,572 m.

What time zone is East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base in?

East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to East Dakota Flying Club Seaplane Base is Madison Municipal Airport (XMD), about 3.9 nm to the nw, followed by Jensen Airport and Calico Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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