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Seaplane base

Sakinaw Lake South Water Aerodrome

ICAO CA-0979Local CAS8🇨🇦 Garden Bay
Coordinates
49.6540°N, 124.0638°W
Elevation
27 ft (8 m)
Type
Seaplane base
Region
CA-BC
Time zone
Vancouver(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
15.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:31
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:37

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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COMOX, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSLFL230
T645 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CAEClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V347 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TAClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
V330 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
T719 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
A16 AIRWAYClass BControlled12500 ft MSL18000 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled8500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
VANCOUVER, BC TCAClass CControlled9500 ft MSL12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GND12500 ft MSL
T645 AIRWAYClass EControlled2200 ft GND12500 ft MSL
COMOX, BC TCAClass EControlled700 ft GNDFL230

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.

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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.