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Pelican Seaplane Base

ICAO LA38🇺🇸 Slidell
Coordinates
30.2669°N, 89.8053°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-LA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:47

About 12h 45m 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 Pelican Seaplane Base

Pelican Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Slidell, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Slidell Airport (KASD), about 4.8 nm to the n.

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
18 / 362,000 ft / 610 m300 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pelican Seaplane Base located?

Pelican Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Slidell, United States.

How many runways does Pelican Seaplane Base have?

Pelican Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Pelican Seaplane Base in?

Pelican Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pelican Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pelican Seaplane Base is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pelican Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Pelican Seaplane Base is Slidell Airport (KASD), about 4.8 nm to the n, followed by St. Tammany Regional Airport and Picayune Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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