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FD78

Kennedy Seaplane Base

Groveland, FloridaElevation 94 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

17W/35W
Dimensions
2,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 17W
RWY 35W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Kennedy Seaplane Base is in Groveland, Florida. Field elevation 94 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerOLIVER P KENNEDY
Manager phone352-429-4025
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFD78
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.6031, -81.8495
Distance from city5 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›NO DOCKING FACILITIES.
›VFR PVT USE.
›FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FD78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FD78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FD78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FD78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FD78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FD78?
FD78 sits at 94 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FD78?
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.