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Seaplane base

Malletts Head Seaplane Base

ICAO VT57🇺🇸 Colchester
Coordinates
44.5606°N, 73.2404°W
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
US-VT
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:24
Sunset
20:36
Civil dusk
21:11

About 15h 12m 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 Malletts Head Seaplane Base

Malletts Head Seaplane Base is a seaplane base in Colchester, United States. It sits at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Allenholm Airport (VT26), about 4.8 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,000 ft / 914 m2000 ftWaterUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BURLINGTON INTL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1500 ft MSL4400 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
Obstacle341 ft
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle331 ft
Obstacle1,391 ft
Obstacle1,417 ft
Obstacle1,404 ft
Obstacle1,319 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Malletts Head Seaplane Base.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Malletts Head Seaplane Base located?

Malletts Head Seaplane Base is seaplane base located in Colchester, United States, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).

How many runways does Malletts Head Seaplane Base have?

Malletts Head Seaplane Base has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Malletts Head Seaplane Base in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Malletts Head Seaplane Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Malletts Head Seaplane Base is approximately 13.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Malletts Head Seaplane Base?

The nearest airport to Malletts Head Seaplane Base is Allenholm Airport (VT26), about 4.8 nm to the nw, followed by Shaw Meadow Airport and Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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