Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome
Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)
About 13h 32m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome
Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base in Garden Bay, Canada. It sits at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m). It observes America/Vancouver local time. The nearest airport is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS), about 17.8 nm to the se.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(14)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | FL230 |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| VANCOUVER, BC TCA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CAE | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V347 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| VANCOUVER, BC TA | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| V330 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| T719 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| A16 AIRWAY | Class B | Controlled | 12500 ft MSL | 18000 ft MSL |
| VANCOUVER, BC TCA | Class C | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | 9500 ft MSL |
| VANCOUVER, BC TCA | Class C | Controlled | 9500 ft MSL | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| T645 AIRWAY | Class E | Controlled | 2200 ft GND | 12500 ft MSL |
| COMOX, BC TCA | Class E | Controlled | 700 ft GND | FL230 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Canada airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome located?
Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome is seaplane base located in Garden Bay, Canada, at an elevation of 27 ft (8 m).
What time zone is Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome in?
Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome is in the America/Vancouver time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome is approximately 15.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome?
The nearest airport to Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome is Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS), about 17.8 nm to the se, followed by Texada Gillies Bay Airport and Powell River Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.