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Jack Browns Seaplane Base

ICAO F57🇺🇸 Winter Haven
Coordinates
28.0575°N, 81.7628°W
Elevation
140 ft (43 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:44
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
19:46
Civil dusk
20:10

About 12h 38m 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 Jack Browns Seaplane Base

Jack Browns Seaplane Base is a public-use seaplane base located 3 nautical miles (5.56 km) northwest of the central business district of Winter Haven in Polk County, Florida, United States. It is located on the northeast shore of Lake Jessie, which is part of the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. The privately owned seaplane base is located adjacent to Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport and connected to it by an asphalt taxiway.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced3,600 ft / 1,097 m2200 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jack Browns Seaplane Base located?

Jack Browns Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Winter Haven, United States, at an elevation of 140 ft (43 m).

How many runways does Jack Browns Seaplane Base have?

Jack Browns Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,600 ft / 1,097 m.

What time zone is Jack Browns Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Jack Browns Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jack Browns Seaplane Base is approximately 6.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jack Browns Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Jack Browns Seaplane Base is Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (GIF), about 0.6 nm to the ene, followed by Market World Airport and Bartow Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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