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AA.I.H.S3FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Skills

Locate seaplane bases on charts or in directories and identify any restrictions.

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Locate seaplane bases on charts or in directories and identify any restrictions.

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The Seaplane Pilots Association publishes the useful Water Landing Directory with information on seaplane facilities, landing areas, waterway use regulations, and local restrictions throughout the United States. On aeronautical charts, seaplane landing areas are depicted with symbols similar to land airports, with the addition of an anchor in the center.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. SEA ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-3) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  5. AIM 7-6-9 (Seaplane Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
  6. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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