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Bobs Seaplane Base

ICAO US-12723Local WI98🇺🇸 Ashland
Coordinates
46.6251°N, 90.8176°W
Elevation
602 ft (183 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-WI
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
18:16
Civil dusk
18:47

About 10h 53m 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 Bobs Seaplane Base

Bobs Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Ashland, United States. It sits at an elevation of 602 ft (183 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 7,000 ft / 2,134 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Old Dairy Airport (3WN2), about 4.6 nm to the nnw.

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
6W / 24W7,000 ft / 2,134 m20 ftWatUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Wind Turbine—709 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bobs Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bobs Seaplane Base located?

Bobs Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Ashland, United States, at an elevation of 602 ft (183 m).

How many runways does Bobs Seaplane Base have?

Bobs Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 7,000 ft / 2,134 m.

What time zone is Bobs Seaplane Base in?

Bobs Seaplane Base is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bobs Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bobs Seaplane Base is approximately 2.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bobs Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Bobs Seaplane Base is Old Dairy Airport (3WN2), about 4.6 nm to the nnw, followed by John F Kennedy Memorial Airport and Major Gilbert Field Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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