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JCM Seaplane Base

ICAO US-9082Local MI79🇺🇸 Vanderbilt
Coordinates
45.1888°N, 84.7763°W
Elevation
1,044 ft (318 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-MI
Time zone
Detroit(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.7° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:33
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:47

About 13h 14m 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 JCM Seaplane Base

JCM Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Vanderbilt, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,044 ft (318 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,776 ft / 1,151 m. It observes America/Detroit local time. The nearest airport is Boyne Mountain Airport (KBFA), about 6.4 nm to the wsw.

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16W / 34W3,776 ft / 1,151 m100 ftWatUnlitOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from JCM Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is JCM Seaplane Base located?

JCM Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Vanderbilt, United States, at an elevation of 1,044 ft (318 m).

How many runways does JCM Seaplane Base have?

JCM Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,776 ft / 1,151 m.

What time zone is JCM Seaplane Base in?

JCM Seaplane Base is in the America/Detroit time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at JCM Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at JCM Seaplane Base is approximately 6.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near JCM Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to JCM Seaplane Base is Boyne Mountain Airport (KBFA), about 6.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Boyne City Municipal Airport and Deer Lake Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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