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FL55

Sanford Seaplane Base

Sanford, FloridaElevation 6 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

09W/27W
Dimensions
4,000 x 1,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
RWY 27W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sanford Seaplane Base is in Sanford, Florida. Field elevation 6 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerLOUIS D. BELL
Manager phone352-516-0000
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFL55
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.8228, -81.2633
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, MAINTAIN LOA WITH SFB ATCT.
›FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FL55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FL55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FL55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FL55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FL55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FL55?
FL55 sits at 6 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FL55?
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.