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Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base

Essex, New YorkElevation 95 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 15,000 ft

ALL/WAY
Dimensions
15,000 x 4,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY ALL
RWY WAY

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Essex Boatworks Seaplane Base is in Essex, New York. Field elevation 95 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBARRY HAMILTON
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANY83
SectionalMONTREAL
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.3001, -73.3496
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›LNDG AREA 50 MI BY 3 MI ALL DIRECTIONS PSBL.
›FOR CD CTC BURLINGTON APCH AT 802-657-4413, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NY83 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NY83 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NY83. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NY83 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NY83. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NY83?
NY83 sits at 95 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NY83?
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.