Rose Bay Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 18m 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 Rose Bay Seaplane Base
Rose Bay Water Airport,, also known as Sydney Water Airport, is a water airport located in the Sydney suburb of Rose Bay, New South Wales, Australia. It is eight kilometres from the city centre and is one of two water airports in Sydney, the other being Palm Beach Water Airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| SYDNEY CTA C10 | Class C | CTA | 7500 ft MSL | 8500 ft MSL |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| SYDNEY CTA C11 | Class C | CTA | 8500 ft MSL | FL115 |
| SYDNEY CTA C12 | Class C | CTA | FL115 | FL125 |
| SYDNEY CTA C09 | Class C | CTA | 4500 ft MSL | 7500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C06 | Class C | CTA | 2500 ft MSL | 4500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C03 | Class C | CTA | 1000 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CTA C01A | Class C | CTA | 500 ft MSL | 2500 ft MSL |
| SYDNEY CONTROL ZONE (C) | Class C | CTR | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 1,014 ft | 167 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 951 ft | 167 ft | — |
| Sydney Tower | 886 ft | 167 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 774 ft | 322 ft | — |
| Governor Phillip Tower | 745 ft | 299 ft | — |
| Aurora Place | 719 ft | 285 ft | — |
| Chifley Tower | 709 ft | 220 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 676 ft | 112 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rose Bay Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Rose Bay Seaplane Base?
Rose Bay Seaplane Base uses the IATA code RSE.
Where is Rose Bay Seaplane Base located?
Rose Bay Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Sydney, Australia.
What time zone is Rose Bay Seaplane Base in?
Rose Bay Seaplane Base is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rose Bay Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rose Bay Seaplane Base is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rose Bay Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Rose Bay Seaplane Base is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), about 6.3 nm to the sw, followed by Sydney Bankstown Airport and Holsworthy (Military) Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rose Bay Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.