Kennedy Seaplane Base (FD78) — Groveland, FL

Kennedy Seaplane Base (FD78)
FD78
Kennedy Seaplane Base (FD78)
Groveland, FL
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Kennedy Seaplane Base (FD78) is a private-use seaplane base located in Groveland, FL. The airport sits at an elevation of 94 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier FD78
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 81°50'58.2800" W / 28°36'10.9900" N
-81.849522 / 28.603053 (Estimated)
Elevation 94.00 ft / 28.65 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 5 nautical miles N of Groveland, FL
Location Lake County, FL
Magnetic Variation 04W (1995)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner OLIVER P KENNEDY
Address 12319 MATTIODA RD
GROVELAND, FL 34736
Phone number 352-429-4025
Manager OLIVER P KENNEDY
Address 12319 MATTIODA RD
GROVELAND, FL 34736
Phone number 352-429-4025
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart JACKSONVILLE
Region ASO - Southern
Responsible ARTCC ZJX - JACKSONVILLE
Tie-in FSS PIE - SAINT PETERSBURG
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 17W/35W
Dimensions 2000 x 100 ft (610 x 30 m)
Surface WATER
Surface treatment
17W 35W
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • NO DOCKING FACILITIES.
  • FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
  • VFR PVT USE.