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9N2 · PSQ

Philadelphia Seaplane Base

Essington, PennsylvaniaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,100 ft

11W/29W
Dimensions
9,100 x 250 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 11W
Traffic patternRight
RWY 29W
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Philadelphia Seaplane Base is in Essington, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDAVID SCHREIBER
Manager phone610-521-3530
AttendedUNATTENDED
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPSQ
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8590, -75.2996
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt300 ft MSL
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CALL 610-521-3530 PRIOR TO ARR.
›CHECK PHL TCA CHART FOR LNDG AREA.
›VFR USE ONLY
›DEBRIS INVOF GRAVEL RAMP.
›FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
›NO NIGHT OPS.
›TSNT TFC CTC PHL APCH CTL FOR TFC ADZYS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗9N2 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 9N2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 9N2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 9N2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 9N2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 9N2?
9N2 sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 9N2?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.