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Seaplane base

Shin Pond Seaplane Base

ICAO 85B🇺🇸 Patten
Coordinates
46.1042°N, 68.5620°W
Elevation
780 ft (238 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
15.5° W

Daylight today(Sep 6, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
19:05
Civil dusk
19:36

About 13h 4m 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 Shin Pond Seaplane Base

Shin Pond Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Patten, United States. It sits at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 6,000 ft / 1,829 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Morse Field (US-3706), about 7.7 nm to the se.

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
02 / 206,000 ft / 1,829 m200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Shin Pond Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shin Pond Seaplane Base located?

Shin Pond Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Patten, United States, at an elevation of 780 ft (238 m).

How many runways does Shin Pond Seaplane Base have?

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

What time zone is Shin Pond Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Shin Pond Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shin Pond Seaplane Base is approximately 15.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shin Pond Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Shin Pond Seaplane Base is Morse Field (US-3706), about 7.7 nm to the se, followed by Millinocket Municipal Airport and Houlton International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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