Island Air Service Seaplane Base
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About Island Air Service Seaplane Base
Island Air Service Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Rochester, United States. It sits at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Bulljump Airport (11MA), about 5.6 nm to the ene.
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.
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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N / S | 5,000 ft / 1,524 m | 500 ft | Water | Unlit | Open |
| E / W | 4,000 ft / 1,219 m | 500 ft | Water | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLWC-TV (New Bedford) | 666 ft | 92 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 344 ft | 82 ft | — |
| UMassD wind turbine | — | 98 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Island Air Service Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Island Air Service Seaplane Base located?
Island Air Service Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Rochester, United States, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).
How many runways does Island Air Service Seaplane Base have?
Island Air Service Seaplane Base has 2 runways, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.
What time zone is Island Air Service Seaplane Base in?
Island Air Service Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Island Air Service Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Island Air Service Seaplane Base is approximately 13.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Island Air Service Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Island Air Service Seaplane Base is Bulljump Airport (11MA), about 5.6 nm to the ene, followed by New Bedford Regional Airport and Myricks Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Island Air Service Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.