Kennedy Seaplane Base Seaplane BasePrivate
FD78 · Groveland, FL · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 00:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ORL 112.20 · LAL 116.00 · OCF 113.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | High | r278° / 27.4 NM |
| LAL · Lakeland | VORTAC | 116.00 · 107X | High | r012° / 38 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 · 84X | Low | r150° / 39.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FD78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- FD78
- Coordinates
- 28.6031, -81.8495
- Elevation
- 94 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1997/12
- Distance from city
- 5 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- NO DOCKING FACILITIES.
- FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
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About FD78
Kennedy Seaplane Base (FD78) is a seaplane base in Groveland, FL, at 94 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FD78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FD78 have a control tower?
No. Kennedy Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at FD78?
Kennedy Seaplane Base has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FD78?
Kennedy Seaplane Base is in Groveland, FL, at an elevation of 94 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.6031, -81.8495.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open FD78 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.