Seaplane base · Essington, United States
Philadelphia Seaplane Base
Philadelphia Seaplane Base is a seaplane base serving Essington, United States. Its IATA code is PSQ. It has 1 runway, longest 9,100 ft (WATER-E). Elevation 0 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Essington, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PSQ |
| Type | Seaplane base |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,100 ft (WATER-E) |
| Elevation | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.8590° N, 75.2996° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.phillyseaplanebase.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Philadelphia Seaplane Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Independence Hall · United States · 10.1 miles away
- Liberty Bell · United States · 10.1 miles away
- Statue of Liberty · United States · 87.6 miles away
- Brooklyn Bridge · United States · 90.2 miles away
- Empire State Building · United States · 92.6 miles away
- Grand Central Terminal · United States · 93.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Philadelphia Seaplane Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial · United States · 9.9 miles away
- Tall Pines State Preserve · United States · 10.1 miles away
- Independence National Historical Park · United States · 10.1 miles away
- Ridley Creek State Park · United States · 10.4 miles away
- Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site · United States · 10.6 miles away
- Walt Whitman House · United States · 11.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Philadelphia Seaplane Base?
Philadelphia Seaplane Base — its IATA code is PSQ.
Where is Philadelphia Seaplane Base located?
Philadelphia Seaplane Base serves Essington, United States. Its coordinates are 39.8590° N, 75.2996° W.
How high is Philadelphia Seaplane Base?
Philadelphia Seaplane Base sits at 0 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#15836
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_Seaplane_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.