New York
While New York has many beautiful and inviting bodies of water, unfortunately many are off limits to seaplanes.
In Eastern New York, the Hudson River is open but salinity, traffic, and water conditions preclude operations until you get north of West Point. There are many reservoirs around the NY metroplex that are off limits. The canal systems to the north are off limits as are most of the lakes in the Adirondack Park. Lake Champlain is open and has many places to check out. The lakes that are open are highly sensitive to invasive species and many require permits and/or dealing with multiple layers of jurisdiction. Check the Water Landing Directory often.
Central New York has fewer bodies of water, but tends to be more open to seaplanes. The Finger Lakes are open, but be careful about the canal systems that connect some of them with Lake Ontario, as all canals in New York are closed. Western New York has the Great Lakes and Lake Chautauqua that are open, but beware of winds and surface conditions on the Great Lakes.
Significant bodies of water that are open include: Keuka Lake, The Great Lakes, Lake Champlain, and Hudson River.
Significant bodies of water that are closed include: All canals are closed to seaplane operations.
Seaplane Destinations in New York
Seaplane Events in New York
Seaplane Schools in New York
Commercial Seaplane Operators in New York
Advocacy Issues:
Currently working with Lake George Park Commission, Adirondack Park Commission, NYDEC, and Lake George Association to share the Seaplane Pilots Association Invasive Species Prevention Practices,
so we as a community are viewed as sympathetic and proactive.
Report an Advocacy Issue or Event:
Have a seaplane advocacy issue or event in New York? Please tell us about it below, so we can publish it and work the issue if needed.
Regional Aviation Association:
Friends of East Hampton Airport http://www.savehto.org
New York Field Directors
Western New York Field Director: Cameron Dunlap
Email Cameron: cam@gate.net
Call Cameron: 607-936-2200
New York Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo Democrat
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Phone: 518-474-8390
New
York Senators
Senator Kristen Gillibrand
478 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4451 Fax: 202-228-0282
Senator Charles Schumer
322 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6542 Fax: 202-228-3027
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
Members
House Members
Chris Collins Republican
1117 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5265 Fax: 202-225-5910
Peter King Republican
Phone: 202-225-7896 Fax: 202-226-2279
Nita Lowey Democrat
Sean Patrick Maloney Democrat
Gregory Meeks Democrat
2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3461 Fax: 202-226-4169
Jerrold Nadler Democrat
2110 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5635
Tom Reed Republican
2437 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3161 Fax: 202-226-6599
Elise Stefanik Republican
Phone: (202) 225-4611
Claudia Tenney Republican
512 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3665 Fax: 202-225-1891
Paul Tonko Democrat
2463 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5076 Fax: 202-225-5077
