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Kennedy Seaplane Base

ICAO FD78🇺🇸 Groveland
Coordinates
28.6031°N, 81.8495°W
Elevation
94 ft (29 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
19:47
Civil dusk
20:11

About 12h 39m 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 Kennedy Seaplane Base

Kennedy Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Groveland, United States. It sits at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Grass Roots Airpark (06FD), about 3 nm to the nw.

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
17 / 352,000 ft / 610 m100 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kennedy Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kennedy Seaplane Base located?

Kennedy Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Groveland, United States, at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m).

How many runways does Kennedy Seaplane Base have?

Kennedy Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Kennedy Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kennedy Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kennedy 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 Kennedy Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Kennedy Seaplane Base is Grass Roots Airpark (06FD), about 3 nm to the nw, followed by Sheets Airport and Osborn Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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