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Presque Isle Seaplane Base

ICAO 83B🇺🇸 Presque Isle
Coordinates
46.7075°N, 68.0611°W
Elevation
500 ft (152 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
15.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:21
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
19:14
Civil dusk
19:45

About 13h 21m 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 Presque Isle Seaplane Base

Presque Isle Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Presque Isle, United States. It sits at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 6,000 ft / 1,829 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Presque Isle International Airport (PQI), about 1.3 nm to the sse.

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
01 / 196,000 ft / 1,829 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PRESQUE ISLE CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle390 ft1,368 ft
Presque Isle289 ft515 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Presque Isle Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Presque Isle Seaplane Base located?

Presque Isle Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Presque Isle, United States, at an elevation of 500 ft (152 m).

How many runways does Presque Isle Seaplane Base have?

Presque Isle Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 6,000 ft / 1,829 m.

What time zone is Presque Isle Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Presque Isle Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Presque Isle Seaplane Base is approximately 15.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Presque Isle Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Presque Isle Seaplane Base is Presque Isle International Airport (PQI), about 1.3 nm to the sse, followed by Fort Fairfield Municipal Airport and Caribou Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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