Sands Point Seaplane Base

Sands Point Seaplane Base (FAA LID: 7N3) is a seaplane landing area in Manhasset Bay, two miles (3 km) northwest of Port Washington, in Nassau County, New York. During 1939–1940 Sands Point was the New York base of Pan American's transatlantic Boeing 314 flights.

Sands Point Seaplane Base
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorBrewer Capri Marina
LocationPort Washington, New York
Elevation AMSL0 ft / 0 m
Coordinates40°50′15″N 073°42′58″W
Map
Sands Point Seaplane Base is located in Long Island
Sands Point Seaplane Base
Sands Point Seaplane Base
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
1/19 6,000 1,829 Water
12/30 6,000 1,829 Water

The seaplane base features two water runways (1/19 and 12/30), both of which are 6,000 feet (1,800 m) long.

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