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How big a body of water is required to operate a seaplane?

April 26, 2017big body operate seaplane water

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How big a body of water is required to operate a seaplane?

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The FAA recommends that bodies of water designated as seaplane bases be at least 2,500 feet long by 200 feet wide with a depth of three feet or more, plus free of floating debris or submerged obstacles. In addition, a 20:1 glide path to the landing lane is the recommended minimum for obstacle clearance. ICON is capable of landing and taking off in less than 750 feet of linear space.