- A harbour airport, also known as a seaplane base or a floatplane airport, is an airport that operates seaplanes or floatplanes. These types of airports are typically located near bodies of water, such as harbours, lakes, or rivers, and provide facilities and services for seaplanes to take off and land on water.
- Harbour airports usually have designated areas for seaplane docking, fueling stations, aircraft maintenance facilities, and passenger terminals. They may also offer services such as customs and immigration clearance, baggage handling, and parking facilities for private seaplanes.
- Seaplanes are amphibious aircraft that can take off and land on both water and conventional runways. They are commonly used for transportation in remote or coastal areas where there is limited or no access to conventional airports. Seaplane services may offer scheduled flights, charter services, or aerial tours for passengers and cargo.
- Some famous examples of harbour airports include the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre in British Columbia, Canada, the Sydney Seaplanes Base in Australia, and the Tavares Seaplane Base in Florida, USA.