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Seaplane base

LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base

ICAO MU-0005🇲🇺 Grand Gaube
Coordinates
20.0030°S, 57.6618°E
Type
Seaplane base
Region
MU-RP
Time zone
Mauritius(UTC+04:00)
Magnetic variation
18° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:21
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 40m 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 LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base

LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base is a seaplane base in Grand Gaube, Mauritius. It observes Indian/Mauritius local time. The nearest airport is Skydive Austral Airstrip (MU-0002), about 7.3 nm to the s.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Services & operations

Services
Seaplane ToursRunway ToursSightseeing Tours

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MAURITIUS FIRClass AControlledFL245FL460
MAURITIUS TMAClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL245
MAURITIUS FIRClass GControlled3500 ft MSLFL245

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle36 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle49 ft
Obstacle43 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base located?

LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base is seaplane base located in Grand Gaube, Mauritius.

What time zone is LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base in?

LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base is in the Indian/Mauritius time zone (UTC+04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base is approximately 18° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base?

The nearest airport to LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base is Skydive Austral Airstrip (MU-0002), about 7.3 nm to the s, followed by Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. LUX Grand Gaube seaplane base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.