Philadelphia Seaplane Base (9N2) — Essington, PA
Philadelphia Seaplane Base (9N2)
9N2
Philadelphia Seaplane Base (9N2)
Essington, PA
Philadelphia Seaplane Base (9N2) is a public-use seaplane base located in Essington, PA. The airport sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | 9N2 |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
75°17'58.6710"
W /
39°51'32.4060"
N -75.299631 / 39.859002 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 0.00 ft / 0.00 m (Estimated) |
| Land | 8 acres |
| From nearest city | 1 nautical miles S of Essington, PA |
| Location | Delaware County, PA |
| Magnetic Variation | 11W (1985) |
| Airport Use | Open to public |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | NON-ATCT |
| Landing fee charge | No |
| Sectional chart | WASHINGTON |
| Region | AEA - Eastern |
| Traffic Pattern Alt | 300 ft |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZNY - NEW YORK |
| Tie-in FSS | IPT - WILLIAMSPORT |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
| NOTAMs Facility | IPT (NOTAM-d service available) |