Flagler Bascule Palm Beach
Bascule (drawbridge) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Florida · hail VHF 09.
Bridge facts
| Waterway | Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) |
|---|---|
| ICW statute mile | 1021.8 |
| State | Florida |
| Type | Bascule (drawbridge) |
| Vertical clearance | 14 ft (4.27 m) closed; opens for taller vessels |
| VHF hailing channel | Channel 09 |
| Opening behaviour | Scheduled · restricted |
| Regulation | 33 CFR 117.261 |
Opening schedule
The draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the quarter hour. (2) When the Presidential Security Zone is enforced, the draw will open on the quarter and three-quarter hour, except Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the quarter hour. (33 CFR 117.261)
In plain English: Opens on the quarter- and three-quarter hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–6 p.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays).
Frequently asked
When does Flagler Bascule Palm Beach open?
Opens on the quarter- and three-quarter hour. Restricted: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays); Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–6 p.m., it need only open on the quarter-hour (except federal holidays).
What VHF channel does Flagler Bascule Palm Beach use?
Flagler Bascule Palm Beach monitors VHF Channel 09 for bridge openings on the Intracoastal Waterway.
How much clearance does Flagler Bascule Palm Beach have?
About 14 ft (4.27 m) when closed; it opens for taller vessels.
Where is Flagler Bascule Palm Beach on the ICW?
Flagler Bascule Palm Beach is at Intracoastal Waterway statute mile 1021.8 in Florida.
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