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Seaplane base

Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base

ICAO IN12🇺🇸 Kendallville
Coordinates
41.4819°N, 85.3436°W
Elevation
916 ft (279 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:11
Sunset
20:11
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 0m 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 Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base

Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Kendallville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time. The nearest airport is Kendallville Municipal Airport (KC62), about 3.8 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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13W / 31W2,500 ft / 762 m500 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle909 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base located?

Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Kendallville, United States, at an elevation of 916 ft (279 m).

How many runways does Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base have?

Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base in?

Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base is approximately 5.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Lake Sylvan Seaplane Base is Kendallville Municipal Airport (KC62), about 3.8 nm to the e, followed by David Beiswanger Ultralightport and Gaerte Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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