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Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base

ICAO US-8985Local VA26🇺🇸 Portsmouth
Coordinates
36.8461°N, 76.2991°W
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:35
Sunset
19:38
Civil dusk
20:05

About 13h 3m 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 Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base

Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Portsmouth, United States. It sits at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,363 ft / 1,025 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU), about 5.5 nm to the n.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13W / 31W3,363 ft / 1,025 m300 ftWatUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1200 ft MSL4000 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
ICON Luxury Apartments315 ft92 ft
Obstacle13 ft
Obstacle20 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base located?

Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Portsmouth, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft (0 m).

How many runways does Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base have?

Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,363 ft / 1,025 m.

What time zone is Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base in?

Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base is approximately 10.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Coastal Seaplanes Downtown Seaplane Base is Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU), about 5.5 nm to the n, followed by Norfolk International Airport and Hampton Roads Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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