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Seaplane base

South River Seaplane Base

ICAO MD81🇺🇸 Edgewater
Coordinates
38.9147°N, 76.5047°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-MD
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11° W

Daylight today(Sep 7, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:14
Sunrise
06:41
Sunset
19:29
Civil dusk
19:56

About 12h 48m 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 South River Seaplane Base

South River Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Edgewater, United States. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Lee Airport (ANP), about 3.4 nm to the wnw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 345,000 ft / 1,524 m150 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
NSS Annapolis801 ft33 ft
Obstacle499 ft141 ft
Obstacle305 ft69 ft
Obstacle279 ft56 ft
Obstacle259 ft141 ft
NSS Annapolis39 ft
NSS Annapolis23 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from South River Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South River Seaplane Base located?

South River Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Edgewater, United States.

How many runways does South River Seaplane Base have?

South River Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is South River Seaplane Base in?

South River Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at South River Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at South River Seaplane Base is approximately 11° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near South River Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to South River Seaplane Base is Lee Airport (ANP), about 3.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Kentmorr Airpark and Fairview Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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