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Lake Gardner Seaplane Base

ICAO 6MA0🇺🇸 Amesbury
Coordinates
42.8615°N, 70.9434°W
Elevation
87 ft (27 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.1° W

Daylight today(Oct 26, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:42
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
17:46
Civil dusk
18:15

About 10h 35m 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 Lake Gardner Seaplane Base

Lake Gardner Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Amesbury, United States. It sits at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Meadowbrook Airport (6MA2), about 2.3 nm to the w.

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
17 / 353,000 ft / 914 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle400 ft59 ft—
Obstacle312 ft157 ft—
Obstacle305 ft66 ft—
Obstacle292 ft131 ft—
Obstacle292 ft46 ft—
Obstacle259 ft75 ft—
Obstacle256 ft233 ft—
Obstacle240 ft210 ft—

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Gardner Seaplane Base located?

Lake Gardner Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Amesbury, United States, at an elevation of 87 ft (27 m).

How many runways does Lake Gardner Seaplane Base have?

Lake Gardner Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Lake Gardner Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lake Gardner Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Gardner Seaplane Base is approximately 14.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lake Gardner Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Lake Gardner Seaplane Base is Meadowbrook Airport (6MA2), about 2.3 nm to the w, followed by Propwash Airport and Cole Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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