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Seaplane base

Bon Secour Seaplane Base

ICAO AL96🇺🇸 Gulf Shores
Coordinates
30.2983°N, 87.7408°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-AL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:14
Civil dusk
19:39

About 12h 45m 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 Bon Secour Seaplane Base

Bon Secour Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Gulf Shores, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF), about 3.6 nm to the e.

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
05W / 23W3,000 ft / 914 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GULF SHORES CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 ft MSL
A292 SR-0100 MON-FRI; SR-SS SATSpecial useDangerGND17500 ft MSL
PENSACOLA SOUTH INT SR-2400 MON-SATSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bon Secour Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bon Secour Seaplane Base located?

Bon Secour Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Gulf Shores, United States.

How many runways does Bon Secour Seaplane Base have?

Bon Secour Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Bon Secour Seaplane Base in?

Bon Secour Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bon Secour Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bon Secour Seaplane Base is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bon Secour Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Bon Secour Seaplane Base is Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF), about 3.6 nm to the e, followed by Bass Field and Schindler Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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