Virginia, Seaplane Friendly!
Explore all the area has to offer
With over 10,000 miles of shoreline, Virginia is centrally located along the Mid-Atlantic. Virginia provides seaplane operators a convenient stop for fuel or a great vacation opportunity. Many of the marina’s located throughout the state are seaplane friendly and do offer ethanol-free avgas.
Seaplane Splash-Ins
Virginia is considered a seaplane friendly state. The 8 major lakes located within the Commonwealth are all open to seaplane use and provide pilots the opportunity explore all Virginia has to offer.
Generate Excitement
Promotion of seaplanes in a public safety and service role provides value to the local community. Education and promotion will result in the preservation of seaplane operators’rights to share the commonwealth’s natural resources with other groups.
Experience the Thrill of Seaplane Flight
Seaplane Facts
Certificated Pilots
- There are over 200 certified seaplane pilots in Virginia.
Training
- There are 6 seaplane flight schools within the region. See the seaplane training page for a full list of providers, contact information and aircraft.
Designated Examiners
- There are 3 Designated SES/MES examiners within the state,
Open Waters
- There are over 1500 lakes and 10,000 miles of shoreline
- The 8 largest lakes within the Commonwealth are open to seaplane use and can be found in the SPA Water Landing Directory App.
Learn More
The Seaplane Pilots Association is the world advocate for water flying. Since 1972 we have been protecting and promoting seaplane pilots and the water flying community.
Seaplane Friendly Sites
Western Shore: Upper Chesapeake Bay (Bay Bridge North)
Western Shore: Middle Chesapeake Bay (Maryland South of the Bay Bridge)
Potomac River and Tributaries
Eastern Shore: Upper Chesapeake Bay (Bay Bridge North)
Fairlee Creek - Jelly Fish Joe's Tiki Bar
Sassafras River - The Kitty Knight House
Elk River - Triton Bar and Grill
Eastern Shore: Middle Chesapeake Bay (Maryland South of the Bay Bridge)
Choptank River - Suicide Bridge Restaurant
Choptank River - Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina - Cambridge, MD
Fairy Cover - Lowes Wharf Marina Inn
Virginia Eastern Shore
Other Regional Areas (Virginia)
Seaplane Excitement
Aviation Links
FAA
AOPA
FAA
A quick link to the FAA, for all your aviation questions. Certification, Medical, seaplane facility development.
SPA
AOPA
FAA
All your seaplane answers can be found here, advocacy, invasive species and water landing directory.
AOPA
AOPA
Chesapeake Seaplane Association
Supporting general aviation and the issues affecting our freedom to fly.
Chesapeake Seaplane Association
Chesapeake Seaplane Association
Chesapeake Seaplane Association
Our sister organization supporting seaplane operations throughout the Chesapeake Bay and Southern Maryland.
Customs and Border Protection
Chesapeake Seaplane Association
Customs and Border Protection
A quick link to help you plan your adventure of a lifetime, north or south of the boarder.