Acushnet River Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)
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About Acushnet River Seaplane Base
Acushnet River Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in New Bedford, United States. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,500 ft / 1,067 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB), about 2.5 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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 / 20 | 3,500 ft / 1,067 m | 200 ft | Water | Unlit | Open |
| 16 / 34 | 3,500 ft / 1,067 m | 200 ft | Water | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BEDFORD CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLWC-TV (New Bedford) | 666 ft | 92 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 344 ft | 82 ft | — |
| UMassD wind turbine | — | 98 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 194 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Acushnet River Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Acushnet River Seaplane Base located?
Acushnet River Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in New Bedford, United States.
How many runways does Acushnet River Seaplane Base have?
Acushnet River Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.
What time zone is Acushnet River Seaplane Base in?
Acushnet River Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Acushnet River Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Acushnet River Seaplane Base is approximately 13.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Acushnet River Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Acushnet River Seaplane Base is New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB), about 2.5 nm to the nw, followed by Westport Airport and Friends Ultralightport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Acushnet River Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.