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A New Seaplane Base for St. Cloud?

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 04:48 PM ET

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Floatplanes like this one may soon have a new base at their disposal in St. Cloud, Florida. Adobe Stock

Key Takeaways:

St. Cloud, Florida, is actively developing a new public seaplane base on East Lake Tohopekaliga, a long-considered initiative for the region.
The project aims to fill a significant void in central Florida's seaplane facilities, providing much-needed access near the greater Orlando area where options are currently limited.
Development will proceed in phases, with an initial 8-12 month plan for an offshore floating dock, slips, and fueling, and potential for future onshore facilities like an FBO and flight school within 3-5 years.
Managed by the city of St. Cloud, the public project benefits from support from the FAA and Florida Department of Transportation, easing complexity and facilitating access to government grants.

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There’s a seaplane base being planned in St. Cloud, Florida, that’s been a long time coming.

Grant Boyd is a private pilot with eight years of experience in aviation business, including marketing, writing, customer service, and sales. Boyd holds a Bachelor's and a Master's of Business Administration degree, both from Wichita State University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Oklahoma State University. He was chosen as a NBAA Business Aviation ""Top 40 Under 40"" award recipient in 2020.