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Seaplane base

Sanford Seaplane Base

ICAO FL55🇺🇸 Sanford
Coordinates
28.8228°N, 81.2633°W
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:11
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:52

About 13h 49m 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 Sanford Seaplane Base

Sanford Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Sanford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), about 3.3 nm to the sse.

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
09W / 27W4,000 ft / 1,219 m1000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ORLANDO CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
SANFORD CLASS CClass CControlledGND3000 ft MSL
SANFORD CLASS CClass CControlled1300 ft MSL3000 ft MSL

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 Sanford Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanford Seaplane Base located?

Sanford Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Sanford, United States, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Sanford Seaplane Base have?

Sanford Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 4,000 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Sanford Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Sanford Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sanford Seaplane Base is approximately 7.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sanford Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Sanford Seaplane Base is Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), about 3.3 nm to the sse, followed by Cedar Knoll Flying Ranch Airport and Britt Brown & Porter Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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