Skip to content
Vincony — fast, managed web hosting for your next site
The Pilots Desk
Seaplane base

St. Joseph River Seaplane Base

ICAO US-1970Local 0IN🇺🇸 Elkhart
Coordinates
41.6964°N, 85.9381°W
Elevation
750 ft (229 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Indianapolis(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 7, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
20:09
Civil dusk
20:37

About 12h 52m 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 St. Joseph River Seaplane Base

St. Joseph River Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Elkhart, United States. It sits at an elevation of 750 ft (229 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,675 ft / 815 m. It observes America/Indiana/Indianapolis local time. The nearest airport is Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI), about 3.2 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.

Loading live traffic…

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10W / 28W2,675 ft / 815 m100 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ELKHART CLASS DClass DControlledGND3300 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle801 ft
Obstacle817 ft
Obstacle748 ft
Obstacle764 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from St. Joseph River Seaplane Base.

Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Joseph River Seaplane Base located?

St. Joseph River Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Elkhart, United States, at an elevation of 750 ft (229 m).

How many runways does St. Joseph River Seaplane Base have?

St. Joseph River Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 2,675 ft / 815 m.

What time zone is St. Joseph River Seaplane Base in?

St. Joseph River Seaplane Base is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at St. Joseph River Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at St. Joseph River Seaplane Base is approximately 5.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near St. Joseph River Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to St. Joseph River Seaplane Base is Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI), about 3.2 nm to the wnw, followed by Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport and Foos Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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