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Cathance Landing Seaplane Base

ICAO 86ME🇺🇸 Bowdoinham
Coordinates
44.0065°N, 69.8952°W
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:34
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:18
Civil dusk
19:47

About 13h 14m 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 Cathance Landing Seaplane Base

Cathance Landing Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Bowdoinham, United States. It sits at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,592 ft / 790 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Merrymeeting Field (08B), about 0.5 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
2W / 20W2,592 ft / 790 m100 ftWatUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WCBB-TV (Augusta)650 ft656 ft
WXGL-FM (Lewiston)302 ft617 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle656 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cathance Landing Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cathance Landing Seaplane Base located?

Cathance Landing Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Bowdoinham, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).

How many runways does Cathance Landing Seaplane Base have?

Cathance Landing Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,592 ft / 790 m.

What time zone is Cathance Landing Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cathance Landing Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cathance Landing Seaplane Base is approximately 14.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cathance Landing Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Cathance Landing Seaplane Base is Merrymeeting Field (08B), about 0.5 nm to the se, followed by Brunswick Executive Airport and Cliffords Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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