Dry Tortugas 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 Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base
Dry Tortugas 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 60.9 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.
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.
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORTUGAS INT 0700-2300 DAILY & BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 5000 ft MSL | FL180 |
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 Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base located?
Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Key West, United States.
What time zone is Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base in?
Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base is approximately 5.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base?
The nearest airport to Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base is Key West International Airport (EYW), about 60.9 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. Dry Tortugas Seaplane Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.