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Seaplane base

Chalkes Seaplane base

ICAO US-12849🇺🇸 Key West
Coordinates
24.5590°N, 81.8152°W
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-FL
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:47
Sunrise
07:10
Sunset
19:46
Civil dusk
20:09

About 12h 36m 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 Chalkes Seaplane base

Chalkes Seaplane base is a seaplane base in Key West, United States. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Key West International Airport (EYW), about 3 nm to the e.

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.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KEY WEST CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chalkes Seaplane base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chalkes Seaplane base located?

Chalkes Seaplane base is seaplane base located in Key West, United States.

What time zone is Chalkes Seaplane base in?

Chalkes Seaplane base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chalkes Seaplane base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chalkes Seaplane base is approximately 6.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chalkes Seaplane base?

The nearest airport to Chalkes Seaplane base is Key West International Airport (EYW), about 3 nm to the e, followed by Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field and Sugar Loaf Shores Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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