Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Oct 26, 2026, local time)
About 10h 29m 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 Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base
Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Gary, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,690 ft (515 m). It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Homan Field (00SD), about 6.1 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.
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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,972 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,965 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,719 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,955 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,788 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,913 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,909 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,978 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base located?
Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Gary, United States, at an elevation of 1,690 ft (515 m).
What time zone is Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base in?
Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base is Homan Field (00SD), about 6.1 nm to the n, followed by Stone's Conservation Airport and Myers Field Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lake Cochrane Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.