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Seaplane base

Manatee Seaplane Base

ICAO FD80🇺🇸 Old Town
Coordinates
29.5058°N, 82.9839°W
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
20:57

About 13h 44m 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 Manatee Seaplane Base

Manatee Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Old Town, United States. It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft / 732 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Manatee Springs Airport (5FD0), about 0.9 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 362,400 ft / 732 m100 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WCWB-FM (Trenton)453 ft36 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Manatee Seaplane Base located?

Manatee Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Old Town, United States, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Manatee Seaplane Base have?

Manatee Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,400 ft / 732 m.

What time zone is Manatee Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Manatee Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Manatee Seaplane Base is approximately 6.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Manatee Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Manatee Seaplane Base is Manatee Springs Airport (5FD0), about 0.9 nm to the ssw, followed by White Farms Airport and Brookins Air Strip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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