News:
2024:
The last splash-in took place on October 22, 2022.
The Lazaretto Restoration is complete and occupied by the Township. Museum space inside the building is being developed. Landscaping and development of the waterfront is underway.
The floating dock is unusable as of Spring 2024.
Events:
- Splash-in 2022
- Splash-In 2021
- Splash-in 2019
- Splash-in 2017
- Splash-In 2016
- Fall Picnic, 2015
- 100th Anniversary Splash-In (9N2)
Training:
No aircraft are based at Essington at this time. Here are ideas for seaplane sightseeing and training:
Northeast Aviation (Amphib training in S.E. PA)
Southern Maryland Seaplanes (C-185)
Brown’s Seaplane Base (Cubs in Florida)
Charters/Sightseeing:
There are no charter or sightseeing services provided by the seaplane base.
Improvements:
The township is refurbishing the Lazareeto House and the grounds. This is a proposed layout that includes plans for seaplane operations.
Pilot proposal:
A small pilot group has provided proposals for improvements to accommodate seaplane operations: