Virginia is considered a seaplane friendly state with over 1,530 lakes and 10,00 miles of shoreline. Centrally located along the Mid-Atlantic, Virginia provides seaplane operators a convenient
stop for fuel or a great vacation opportunity. There are 7 seaplane bases listed on the Virginia's aeronautical charts but currently none provide avgas. Many of the marinas throughout the state
are seaplane friendly and do offer ethanol-free avgas. With a concerted effort by the 209 seaplane pilots already in Virginia we can make the business and sport of flying seaplanes in Virginia
much safer for the pilots and citizens of this great commonwealth through education and preservation and cooperation.
The Virginia Seaplane Pilots Association was formed in May 2013. It's main goal is to educate, promote, and preserve seaplane operations throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. The VSPA hosts 5
splash-in events throughout the summer months culminating in their annual Lake Gaston Splash-In. This event draws approximately 1,000 spectators and over a dozen seaplanes. Education of public
officials, decision makers, other waterway users and the general public about seaplanes and their operations is key to continued acceptance on commonwealth waterways. 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.
Lake Gaston Resort Splash-In October 1, 2016
Significant bodies of water that are open include: Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, Lake Anna, and Smith Mountain Lake
Significant bodies of water that are closed include: Philpott Reservoir
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Virginia Field Director
Virginia Governor
Terry McAuliffe Democrat
Office of the Governor
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-2211
Virginia Senators
Senator Tim Kaine
231 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4024 Fax: 202-228-6363
Senator Mark Warner
475 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2023
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
Members
Gerald Connolly Democrat
2238 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-1492
Bob Goodlatte Republican
2309 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5431 Fax: 202-225-9681
Robert Hurt Republican
125 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4711 Fax: 202-225-5681
Scott Rigell Republican
418 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4215 Fax: 202-225-4218
Rob Wittman Republican
2454 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4261 Fax: 202-225-4382