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Bottle Bay Seaplane Base

ICAO ID54🇺🇸 Sandpoint
Coordinates
48.4791°N, 116.4450°W
Elevation
2,063 ft (629 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-ID
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
13.7° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
18:02
Civil dusk
18:34

About 10h 59m 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 Bottle Bay Seaplane Base

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Sandpoint, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,063 ft (629 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 15,000 ft / 4,572 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Thunder Ridge Airport (31ID), about 6.1 nm to the sse.

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
13 / 3115,000 ft / 4,572 m500 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bottle Bay Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bottle Bay Seaplane Base located?

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Sandpoint, United States, at an elevation of 2,063 ft (629 m).

How many runways does Bottle Bay Seaplane Base have?

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 15,000 ft / 4,572 m.

What time zone is Bottle Bay Seaplane Base in?

Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bottle Bay Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 13.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bottle Bay Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Bottle Bay Seaplane Base is Thunder Ridge Airport (31ID), about 6.1 nm to the sse, followed by Spear Valley Airport and Moose Lodge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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