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Seaplane base

Luss Seaplane Terminal

ICAO GB-0683
Coordinates
56.1207°N, 4.6504°W
Elevation
-1 ft (-0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:22
Civil dusk
21:01

About 14h 2m 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 Luss Seaplane Terminal

Luss Seaplane Terminal is a seaplane base in United Kingdom. It sits at an elevation of -1 ft (-0 m). It observes Europe/London local time. The nearest airport is Buchlyvie Airstrip (GB-1062), about 10.9 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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
SCOTTISH TMA 7Class ETMA4000 ft MSL6000 ft MSL
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ALEXANDRIA8.3 nm163°On request
ARDMORE POINT9.1 nm190°On request
DUMBARTON10.9 nm165°On request
GREENOCK11 nm198°On request
ERSKINE BRIDGE13.6 nm152°On request
KILMACOLM13.6 nm177°On request
BISHOPTON14 nm159°On request
INVERKIP PWR STATION15.5 nm211°On request
KINGSTON BRIDGE20.4 nm141°On request
BARRHEAD21.1 nm156°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Rosneath transmitter351 ft351 ft
Obstacle1,391 ft
Obstacle1,476 ft
Obstacle1,424 ft
Obstacle1,509 ft
Obstacle1,411 ft
Obstacle1,473 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Luss Seaplane Terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Luss Seaplane Terminal located?

Luss Seaplane Terminal is seaplane base located in United Kingdom, at an elevation of -1 ft (-0 m).

What time zone is Luss Seaplane Terminal in?

Luss Seaplane Terminal is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Luss Seaplane Terminal?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Luss Seaplane Terminal is approximately 1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Luss Seaplane Terminal?

The nearest airport to Luss Seaplane Terminal is Buchlyvie Airstrip (GB-1062), about 10.9 nm to the e, followed by Kier Garden Airstrip and Thornhill Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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