US-0181
Tavares Seaplane Base
Tavares, FloridaElevation 62 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
09W/27W
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
Tavares Seaplane Base is in Tavares, Florida. Field elevation 62 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDANIEL CHARLES
Manager phone352-742-6267
AttendedDaily, 0900–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0181
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.8005, -81.7277
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · MOGAS
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.975
UNICOM122.975
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.975
CTAF
CTAF
122.975
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›(CONTACT TITLE) ARPT ADDRESS: 210 E. MAIN ST, TAVARES, FL 32778.
›CONTACT PERSON: JOHN DRURY
›PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PUBLIC USE, SEAPLANE OPERATORS BE AWARE OF LEESBURG ARPT TO THE NORTHWEST.
›FOR CD OR TO CNL IFR CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-825-3398.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0181 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0181. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0181 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0181. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0181?
US-0181 sits at 62 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0181?
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.