Wall Street Skyport

Wall Street Skyport
Downtown Skyport in August 1936
Summary
LocationNew York City
OpenedSeptember 5, 1934 (1934-09-05)
Closedmid-1980s
Elevation AMSL0 ft / 0 m
Coordinates40°42′14″N 74°0′22″W / 40.70389°N 74.00611°W / 40.70389; -74.00611
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Wall Street Skyport, also known as Downtown Skyport and later as Wall Street Seaplane Base, was a seaplane base in New York City, located on the East River near the foot of Wall Street adjacent to Pier 11. Opened in 1934, the facility was primarily used by suburban commuters working in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. The seaplane base operated until the mid-1980s.