Virginia Key Seaplane Base
Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)
About 12h 37m 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 Virginia Key Seaplane Base
Virginia Key Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Miami, United States. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 6.8 nm to the wnw.
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.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| MIAMI CLASS B AREA F | Class B | Controlled | 1000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panorama Tower | 869 ft | 82 ft | — |
| Aston Martin Residences | 817 ft | 0 ft | — |
| Southeast Financial Center | 764 ft | 108 ft | — |
| 830 Brickell | 722 ft | 33 ft | — |
| One Thousand Museum | 709 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Marquis Miami | 696 ft | 36 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 689 ft | 46 ft | — |
| 900 Biscayne Bay | 656 ft | 59 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Virginia Key Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Virginia Key Seaplane Base located?
Virginia Key Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Miami, United States.
What time zone is Virginia Key Seaplane Base in?
Virginia Key Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Virginia Key Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Virginia Key Seaplane Base is approximately 7.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Virginia Key Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Virginia Key Seaplane Base is Miami International Airport (MIA), about 6.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Dolphin Ultralight Flight Park and Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Virginia Key Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.