This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance to assist operators in planning, designing, and constructing seaplane bases and associated facilities. Chapters include the seaplane base, site selection, off-shore facilities, shoreline facilities, on-shore facilities, seaplane base identification and construction considerations.

ACRP Synthesis 61 reviews current practices in developing and preserving public-use seaplane bases throughout the United States. The report reviews and presents information on the planning process, design considerations, permits, regulatory requirements, and facility and service needs of seaplane bases.