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Seaplane base

Gale's Seaplane Base

ICAO 6MN5🇺🇸 French Lake
Coordinates
45.2077°N, 94.1625°W
Elevation
1,011 ft (308 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-MN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 11m 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 Gale's Seaplane Base

Gale's Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in French Lake, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,011 ft (308 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Maple Lake Municipal Airport (KMGG), about 7.7 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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16W / 34W4,000 ft / 1,219 m2000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gale's Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gale's Seaplane Base located?

Gale's Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in French Lake, United States, at an elevation of 1,011 ft (308 m).

How many runways does Gale's Seaplane Base have?

Gale's Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Gale's Seaplane Base in?

Gale's Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gale's Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gale's Seaplane Base is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gale's Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Gale's Seaplane Base is Maple Lake Municipal Airport (KMGG), about 7.7 nm to the ene, followed by Buffalo Municipal Airport and Don's Landing Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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