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Lockerman Seaplane Base

ICAO VA48🇺🇸 Gretna
Coordinates
37.0382°N, 79.5961°W
Elevation
795 ft (242 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:26
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
19:44
Civil dusk
20:11

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 Lockerman Seaplane Base

Lockerman Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Gretna, United States. It sits at an elevation of 795 ft (242 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft / 1,524 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Smith Mountain Lake Airport (KW91), about 4.2 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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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
ALL / WAY5,000 ft / 1,524 m5000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lockerman Seaplane Base located?

Lockerman Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Gretna, United States, at an elevation of 795 ft (242 m).

How many runways does Lockerman Seaplane Base have?

Lockerman Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

What time zone is Lockerman Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lockerman Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lockerman Seaplane Base is approximately 9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lockerman Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Lockerman Seaplane Base is Smith Mountain Lake Airport (KW91), about 4.2 nm to the n, followed by Red Birds Airyard Airport and Lakeview Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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